Professional Development and Training Coordinator

Ropes & Gray • Boston, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a Dynamic Team Driving Excellence in Legal Training: Are you passionate about empowering legal professionals and shaping the future of attorney training and professional development? Ropes & Gray is seeking a motivated Professional Development and Training Coordinator to play a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing innovative, high-impact learning experiences for our Litigation Department.

Requirements

• Resourcefulness and Problem-Solving: You thrive in fast-paced environments and are adept at finding creative solutions and exercising sound judgment.
• Collaborative Spirit: You build strong relationships and work effectively across teams, offices, and generations, as well as independently.
• Proactive Approach: You are action-oriented, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities with composure and efficiency. You follow up and follow through.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism: You handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Communication Skills: You possess excellent written and verbal communication abilities and are comfortable engaging with varied audiences.
• Technical Proficiency: You are skilled in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with CE Manager a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• At least two years of experience in a large law firm setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal practice areas and professional development best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CE Manager

Responsibilities

• Be a Key Player: Serve as an integral member of our Litigation training team, working closely with the Senior Professional Development and Training Manager and leading junior team members. Your leadership, collaboration, and insights will help drive the success of our training programs.
• Design and Deliver Training: Coordinate and enhance our new associate camp for the Litigation Department, collaborating with training partners, the Litigation Training Committee, and the Attorney Development and PD&T Teams. Leverage feedback and best practices to continuously improve program content and delivery.
• Shape Professional Growth: Partner with internal and external experts to develop and implement engaging training for Litigation associates at all levels, including cutting-edge topics such as e-discovery, ethics, and Gen AI.
• Create Memorable Summits: Organize and manage associate cohort summits, ensuring seamless logistics and impactful content. Work directly with presenters to integrate adult learning principles and maximize participant engagement. Leverage feedback and best practices to continuously improve program content and delivery.
• Mentor and Develop Talent: Recruit and supervise Northeastern interns, providing guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Support key committees and teams, coordinate focus groups, and oversee training attendance tracking and reporting to ensure continuous relevancy and improvement.
• Expand Your Impact: Take on additional responsibilities as assigned, contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.

Benefits

• Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members.
• The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture.
• In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees