Professional Development & Pro Bono Manager

Professional Development & Pro Bono Manager Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP is a mid-sized Chicago Loop law firm seeking a Professional Development & Pro Bono Manager for their Professional Recruitment & Development department.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the administration of attorney training programs.

Specifically:

Oversee Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), including: Seeking and obtaining accreditation for the firm's CLE programs in Illinois Supervising data entry, administration and reporting for CE Manager, CLE tracking software Creating attorney credit reports and communicating any deficiencies to attorneys Ensuring the firm's adherence to all necessary provisions set by the state bar to maintain good standing of MCLE provider status Maintaining MCLE resource library Overseeing record keeping for accredited programs, including attendance tracking, attendance certificate generation and record maintenance for all in-house and external seminars. Develop and deliver practice area-specific training curricula on an on-going basis, by: Assessing training needs. Defining learning objectives. Identifying potential instructors both within and outside the Firm. Administering the delivery of the program. Managing the evaluation process for each program. Develop and deliver firm-wide training programs to cover ethics, professionalism, practice management, attorney well-being and "soft skills" such as time management, supervision and leadership, writing and editing, business development and marketing. Develop and implement orientation programs for new attorneys, including Basic Skills training. Implement and coordinate mentoring programs for new attorneys, new partners and affinity networks. Manage the administration of the firm's pro bono activities, by: Collaborating with the Pro Bono Committee to promote achievement of the firm's pro bono goals. Fostering and maintaining the firm's relationships with legal aid service provide and not-for-profit organizations in need of pro bono legal assistance. Serving as the pro bono face of the firm at external events. Assessing training needs to effectively deliver pro bono services and implement training programs. Coordinating staffing of firm-sponsored pro bono activities, such as helplines and legal clinics. Assisting attorneys in all aspects of pro bono service, including intake, client relations, and obtaining technical assistance. Sending regular communications internally about pro bono opportunities and accomplishments Coordinating the production of the firm's annual Corporate Social Responsibility report and helping to draft content. Collaborate with Women's Network Leadership Team committee members to provide leadership with respect to women's network initiatives. Collaborate with the Human Resources Department to help develop and support the firm's well-being initiatives Support the women's mentoring teams and the firm's affinity group for parents. Collaborate with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee members to provide leadership with respect to diversity initiatives; support the Minority Initiative. Coordinate client CLE programs with the Marketing Department. Assist in developing the annual budget for professional development. Manage the intranet page on training and pro bono opportunities. Other tasks related to professional development as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor Minimum 2-3 years related experience in a professional services firm Knowledge of Illinois MCLE rules a plus Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently with a high degree of professionalism Proficiency in prioritizing and multi-tasking Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail An orientation toward results Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment Ability to sit for long periods of time Ability to stand for a length of time at a photocopier Ability to bend, reach, twist and push while sitting or standing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 per year. Actual pay will be based on experience, education, job-related knowledge, market indicators and internal pay equity. At NGE cash compensation is a starting point and we offer an exceptional Total Rewards Package for our business professionals. To learn more about the NGE Experience, please visit: .