Job Description

CLE Coordinator | AM LAW 50 Firm | Chicago, IL Our prestigious and globally recognized AM LAW 50 client is hiring an experienced Continuing Legal Education Coordinator for their New York office. The coordinator will support the CLE accreditation of Client’s programs and their lawyers’ compliance with relevant state requirements. The CLE Coordinator will help maintain records, reports, and files to ensure Sidley remains in good standing with CLE regulators in all jurisdictions. The coordinator will work closely with Learning & Development team members in all offices to ensure that firm-produced programs comply with the applicable CLE requirements to maximize effectiveness, quality, and available credit for all formats. The Team would be open to seeing candidates from an auditing background. Ideally want someone with a background that is analytical and has experience with analyzing information and data. Our client is offering a very competitive compensation, benefits, and a bonus package.

Send resume to Cheryl Richards: cheryl@esquire-recruiting.com

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide programmatic and CLE accreditation support for Client firm-produced lawyer training programs
• Provide initial review of course materials and other program documentation submitted for CLE accreditation
• Apply for individual program accreditation and/or individual attorney CLE credit in jurisdictions in which the firm is not an accredited provider, as necessary, to provide maximum CLE credit for in-house and client programs
• Assist with the preparation and submission of year-end reports, accredited provider renewal applications, and other mandatory CLE reports to ensure the firm’s accredited provider status in key jurisdictions
• Draft communications to attorneys on rules, CLE course credit awards, updates on regulations, upcoming programs, deadlines, compliance status, etc.
• Respond to inquiries regarding the CLE process, and other related matters
• Keep abreast of CLE regulations in the various jurisdictions in which firm’s lawyers are licensed
• Maintain and audit CLE program files, including course materials, attendance records, program materials, and other required documents
• Process attendance forms and issue CLE certificates for internal and client CLE programs
• Support attendance tracking
• Coordinate data entry of external CLE certificates into Firm’s CLE tracking system (Micron CE Manager)
• Work with and maintain various business systems relating to CLE, such as learning management systems, CLE tracking systems, regulator databases, etc.
• Support on-site, off-site, and online CLE programs produced by the Firm
• Assist the Learning & Development team with special projects and initiatives as needed
• Other duties, as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Familiarity or experience with CLE rules and requirements and with Micron CE Manager
• Law firm experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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