Professional Development Coordinator

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position is based in the Firm's global operations center in Tampa, FL. The Professional Development Coordinator is an integral member of the Professional Development team, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of professional development initiatives across the Firm.

The role provides operational support for key talent development initiatives, including feedback and evaluation, mentoring, career coaching, leadership development, and internal/external benchmarking and engagement surveys. The coordinator reports to the Director of Engagement and Career Development and works closely with the Professional Development Committee (“PDC”), Chief Professional Development and Human Resources Officer, Career Development Managers, Professional Development Manager, and other internal stakeholders to advance the Firm’s professional development objectives.

• Support the non-partner evaluation and feedback processes, including assembling attorney data, compiling charts, creating e-binders, and coordinating related communications, tracking, scheduling, and reporting.
• Support the administration of the Firm’s mentoring programs, including maintaining mentor management platforms, compiling participation data, and preparing reports.
• Assist with the administration of internal and external surveys and assessments, including data collection, reporting, communications, and follow-up activities.
• Support periodic reports of stay interviews and exit interviews.
• Maintain Professional Development resources, webpages, calendars, PD work spaces, and other platforms.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the PDC and PD Team, including distribution of communications, meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, expense processing, and roadshow and office visit coordination.
• Liaise with Marketing and external vendors to support Professional Development programs, events, communications, and promotional materials.
• Expected to maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and full attention to and engagement in work activities on behalf of the firm during business hours unless otherwise approved or required by applicable law.
• Special projects and duties as assigned.

• Strong analytical skills to distill information into effective reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with highly skilled professionals in situations requiring sound judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and a critical thinker.
• Proactive and able to effectively balance priorities.
• Ability to follow direction, work independently, and provide status updates as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain a good rapport with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Knowledge or ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite, or Microsoft 365.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in a professional services setting; legal industry experience preferred.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

• comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs)
• dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
• life and…