Professional Development Coordinator

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in New York (preferred), Los Angeles, Orange County, or Washington, D.C., the Professional Development Coordinator will be responsible for collaborating with the Firm’s Professional Development team on partner development and coaching initiatives. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication, organizational, time management, and technological skills.  In addition, candidates must have strong judgment, an understanding of diplomacy, great initiative, and the ability to work flexibly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This role reports to the Associate Director, Coaching & Development.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating on project management for a comprehensive new partner development program that integrates training programs, executive coaching sessions, practice-based cohort meetings, practice planning sessions, and office-based social gatherings.
• Coordinating partner development events and meetings, including scheduling programs, assisting with cohort assignments, sending calendar invitations and reminders, collaborating with internal and external resources, arranging technology support, tracking RSVP counts, and providing other logistical assistance.
• Collaborating on materials for partner development and coaching programs, including PowerPoint presentations, resource guides, and marketing materials.
• Assisting with tracking, analysis, and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data related to partner development and coaching programs.
• Responding to questions and other communications from partners, associates, and other stakeholders related to partner development and coaching initiatives.
• Serving as a general administrative resource to the Professional Development team and assisting with other team initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and excellent communication skills paired with a positive, welcoming, and service-oriented attitude.
• Integrity to handle sensitive and highly confidential information with utmost care.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on attention to detail, problem solving, and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills. Must be able to tailor written work product to the appropriate audience.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and attorneys at all levels of the Firm.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, creativity, and ability to self-direct.
• Established project management, program design, and event planning experience.
• Demonstrated ability to make continued progress on long-term projects.

Experience

• Four-year college degree required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience is preferred.
• Must meet minimum testing requirements.
• Strong skills in MS Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrated proficiency in Excel.

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $70-75k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Locations:

New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Orange County

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.