Professional Development Coordinator

O'Hagan Meyer•Chicago, IL

23d•$63,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Professional Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the firm’s attorney and legal support professionals' (“staff”) onboarding, training, and career development. As the Professional Development Coordinator, you will be the primary administration representative responsible to onboard and orient new attorneys and legal support professionals. In starting their career with O’Hagan Meyer a key role of the Professional Development Coordinator is to provide the guidance and resources to each new employee to help ensure their success with O’Hagan Meyer. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating and implementing professional development programs to ensure legal professionals have access to high-quality learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in professional development, learning & development, or a related field; experience in a law firm or legal setting is preferred.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CLE requirements and attorney development best practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for new hire onboarding, training programs, including scheduling, materials preparation, and communications.
Serve as a point of contact for attorneys regarding professional development resources and opportunities.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of professional development programs, including training sessions, and leadership development initiatives.
Maintain accurate records of training programs, CLE credits, and evaluations.
Support the mentorship and associate development programs by organizing networking events and tracking progress.
Conduct research on industry trends and best practices in attorney professional development.
Assist in the development of professional development materials and communications.