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Description

As a member of the Talent Management Department, the Professional Development Coordinator provides support to the Professional Development team in the development, retention, and engagement of Firm attorneys.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Support the design, implementation, and management of professional development initiatives for partner and counsel-level attorneys.

+ Maintain review process calendars. Ensure that each process runs on time, smoothly, and efficiently. Recommend new approaches and best practices that will result in improvements.

+ Provide support to Chief Talent Officer, Director of Professional Development, and Senior Attorney Development Managers in handling legal personnel and employee relations issues.

+ Provide support for departure processes such as sending internal notices, maintaining exit interview data, identifying trends, and recommending actions to address concerns.

+ Provide support for succession planning and retirement processes including scheduling meetings, maintaining a process calendar, drafting correspondence, communicating with internal stakeholders, and tracking that all necessary tasks are completed in a timely manner.

+ Provide written correspondence to attorneys regarding any changes to their employment status and ensure the HRIS system is updated accordingly.

+ Assist with employment law research and policy implementation.

+ Coordinate and support attorney development programs, including mentoring and training. Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of programs and suggesting new content.

+ Assist with attorney onboarding and integration.

+ Assist with annual budget preparation and tracking.

+ Assist with planning and executing attorney retreats and morale building events.

+ Provide support for 1st Year Associate orientation program.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Various short-term and long-term projects, as assigned

+ Assists with other related administrative duties, as assigned.

+ Oversee workflow of File Clerks.

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

Experience:

+ Minimum of three years of experience working in a fast-paced human resources department with an emphasis on employee relations.

+ Law firm experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

+ Knowledge of HRIS and performance management software.

+ Excellent organizational and interpersonal relations skills; strong internal client focus.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

VISUAL ACUITY

Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

DISCLAIMER

_Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future._

_The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position._

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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