Attorney Development Director
The Attorney Development Manager aids with the development and delivery of firmwide professional development training and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) processes at all locations. This role works closely with the firm in developing and delivering firmwide training programs, while supporting compliance with CLE requirements for individuals and programs.
This position reports to the Attorney Development Director and works closely with the practice teams and senior staff to insure internal and external programs meet RSHC and State CLE requirements. As the Manager, the person in this role will focus on overseeing the integrity of training programs, CLE tracking, and managing the pathways on the firm’s LMS. This role provides administrative support as needed, including working with team members to develop and administer the RSHC Summer Academy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and support training from new Associate Onboarding to the Trial and Negotiations Institutes.
• Manage and process all CLE, which includes reviewing all internal and external programs and materials, tracking attendance, and annual compliance reports for the firm and individual attorneys.
• Serve as an expert on CLE accreditation and credit status in all jurisdictions.
• Support practice team specific skills training.
• Attend training programs in-person to monitor delivery and ensure requirements are met.
• Set up profiles in firm systems as needed and coordinates transfer of MCLE records of new hires as needed.
• Organize and manage monthly and annual MCLE provider required reports and renewals.
1 South Dearborn, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60603
Office: 312.471.8700 • Fax: 312.471.8701 • rshc-law.com
• Process and maintain certificates of attendance.
• Track attorney registration and compliance.
• Coordinate with General Counsel’s Office and Marketing Department
• Act as a point of contact for training and development programs and resources.
• Coordinate all activities and processes supporting the RSHC Summer Academy.
• Provide training reports, data, and other information routinely as needed regarding
professional development.
• Respond to department communications with accurate information in a timely manner
and address time-sensitive issues.
• Perform customer service functions and serve as liaison to CLE regulators on behalf of
the firm and attorneys as needed.
• Lead professional development projects as assigned, as activities designated to the
department evolve and shift as needed based on the needs of the firm.
• Assist with the preparation data and reports in advance of the performance review.
• Conduct individual MCLE compliance reviews of programs and individuals.
• Make photocopies; mails, scans and emails documents; and performs other clerical
functions in support of firm initiatives.
• Manage and file professional development and CLE documents for attorneys, the firm,
and with the appropriate state regulatory departments.
• Assist or prepare correspondence as requested.
• Review current resources and processes and continually finds ways to optimizes them.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
*This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict
the tasks that may be assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of attorney responsibilities and licensure requirements.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to learn and work independently, but actively listen to and understand and follow
directives to get desired results.
• Proficient with CLE Tracking tools and Learning Management Systems (Working
knowledge of CE Manager preferred.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
• At least five years of experience in the field of professional development with a law firm.
• Additional experience preferably with summer programs or CLE is preferred.
• A successful candidate will demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication
skills, both verbally and in writing. The candidate must be self-starting, proactive,
organized, and have the ability to exercise independent judgement and utilize critical
thinking.
E-mail resumes to: Recruiting@rshc-law.com