Attorney Development Coordinator

Greenberg Traurig•Chicago, IL

4d•$32 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment. Join our Professional Development Team as an Attorney Development Coordinator in our Chicago office. We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team. This role will be based in Chicago on a hybrid basis, evolving in-office responsibilities at least four days per week and reports to the Director of Attorney Development. Position Summary The Attorney Development (AD) Coordinator is a highly motivated individual with excellent attention to detail for coordinating and supporting attorney development programs and initiatives. The AD Coordinator is a member of the Attorney Development team and reports to an Attorney Development Manager. This position is a firmwide role with a focus on the Central region.

Requirements

Highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with a strong work ethic
Exceptional organizational and planning skills, time management skills, written and oral communication skills (including active listening and ability to convey information clearly) and interpersonal skills
Extraordinary attention to detail, accuracy, precision, and follow-up
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and collaboratively to create support for strategies and processes
Ability to build and maintain cross-departmental relationships and develop an understanding of other departments to identify and engage other teams in collaboration or support
Enthusiastic team player who motivates and educates other team members
Able to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and manage deadlines with a self-directed approach to work
Strong analytical skills and a curious nature
Uses AI and other technology and innovative tools to complete work efficiently and effectively
Ability to learn and implement new technology and systems quickly
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced, high pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
Strong critical thinking skills to understand how the work of the team fits in broadly with the work of the firm to move goals forward
Passion for driving change and delivering innovative solutions
Provides outstanding client service and is proactive in helping others
Strong commitment to teamwork and thrives working with others on a collaborative team
Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion and exercise sound judgment
Flexibility for overtime and firm travel when necessary
Bachelor’s degree with a focus on adult learning or equivalent professional development experience, preferably with a law firm or other fast-paced professional services organization preferred
1-3 years of relevant experience; law firm attorney development preferred
Experience with AI tools, including legal industry-focused tools, such as CoCounsel
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly; proven competency in software applications and technical skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Background in Micron CE Manager, BeaconLive, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other similar tools preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the Director of Attorney Development and the Attorney Development Managers in delivering firmwide, practice specific, and local office training. This includes the following:
Managing program coordination, including scheduling, registration, materials, and logistics such as conference room facilities, catering, and technology needs
Serving as a point of contact for internal presenters and outside consultants and vendors
Providing on-site support for training programs
Drafting and distributing program invitations, communications, and materials
Collecting, recording, and maintaining accurate attendance records for virtual and in-person programs
Sending course evaluations and compiling results
Participates in AD department, “speed teams” to work on special projects
Assists with regional associate orientation and integration
Works collaboratively and proactively with the AD Managers and/or Marketing to coordinate and implement training programs, including large-scale AD Programs, skills-based workshops, and individual training classes
Supports additional initiatives and programs that promote attorney development
Assists with procedures for CLE-eligible programs including gaining a working understanding of regional CLE rules
Builds rapport with associates to understand client needs and preferences
Evaluates and recommends process improvements to ensure controls and department efficiency and collaborates with the other Professional Development teams
Provides general back-up support to the entire AD team
Assists with special projects and collaborates with other firm departments as needed
Assumes other responsibilities as needed to support the AD team
Fields inquiries and requests through PD email inbox
Strategically thinks and plans when executing programs and processes by anticipating needs and risks using effective problem-solving skills, look for process improvement, and implement creative and innovative solutions
Follow the team’s Operating Principles of Excellence and be a role model to others on the team
Use sound and thoughtful judgment in all situations – from internal meetings to interactions with others
Take ownership and be accountable for all aspects of a project or initiative on which you work
Approach situations from a place of what we can do and be a proactive and thoughtful problem solver
Maintain professionalism in all situations
Foster a culture of continuous learning and development