Attorney Development Coordinator | Legal Administrative Assistant (Tax/Trusts & Estates)

Attorney Development Coordinator

Boston, MA
The Attorney Development Coordinator is a key member of the talent management team handling a variety of responsibilities related to the development, retention and engagement of firm attorneys.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborating on the design, content, and presentation of attorney development training programs.
• Coordinating training program logistics including room reservations, room set-up, technology, food orders, and troubleshooting.
• Developing program marketing materials and serving as a main contact for internal program attendees.
• Collecting, compiling, and analyzing attorney feedback for CLE program evaluations and in-house training programs; recommending improvements based on feedback.
• Advising attorneys about their CLE compliance and helping to identify outside programs to fulfill CLE requirements in mandatory CLE jurisdictions. Assisting attorneys with applications for time extensions if needed.
• Maintaining learning management software and CLE database, records, and reports to ensure the firm and its attorneys comply with CLE rules and regulations.
• Keeping up-to-date on CLE regulations for all relevant jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external CLE vendors, coordinate webcasts and external program enrollment, and promote relevant programs.
  
• Assisting with the preparation and oversight of the Talent Management Department budget and project expenses (e.g., attorney licensing, attorney bar association memberships and professional memberships, etc.).
• Coordinating all aspects of the First Year Associate Academy training program and collecting feedback from attorneys at the end of the process.
• Assisting with the associate yearly evaluation process including distribution and collection of evaluation forms.
• Assisting with the associate mentoring program.
• Assisting in the development and coordination of associate retreats.
• Assisting with attorney involvement in external training programs.
• Plan social events held in connection with new associate orientation and other programs.
  
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of three years working in an administrative support role or equivalent.
• Experience with legal professional development and CLE accreditation rules and requirements a plus.
• Strong proficiency using databases, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to Nancy Gill (ngill@sullivanlaw.com).

Legal Administrative Assistant (Tax/Trusts & Estates)

Boston, MA
The Legal Administrative Assistant will support assigned attorneys and work as a key team player.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compose, edit and proofread correspondence and other documents
• Develop a strong understanding of attorneys’ practice and clients, including maintaining up-to-date calendar entries and meetings, client contacts, and client matter lists
• Assist attorneys with the client billing process by opening new matters, drafting engagement letters, and reviewing or editing client billing invoices
• Creation and maintenance of files and e-files
• Make travel arrangement as needed
• Process and reconcile expense reports in a timely and proficient manner
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience with a law firm (preferably tax and/or trust and estates)
• College degree or combination of relevant experience required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as have experience with document management systems
• Strong administrative and organizations skills; ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks with accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills and the ability to collaborate well in a team environment
• Ability to take initiative and be pro-active to assist attorneys and anticipate their needs
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, and to accept direction on given assignments
• Must be dependable and be able to prioritize workload to meet all deadlines
  

To apply for this position, please send your resume to Nancy Gill (ngill@sullivanlaw.com).

Sullivan is a leading corporate law firm advising clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging businesses. With more than 200 lawyers in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C., the firm offers services in a wide range of areas, including corporate finance, banking, trade finance, securities and mutual funds, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, tax, real estate and REITs, private equity and venture capital, bankruptcy, environment and natural resources, regulatory law, and employment and benefits.

We welcome inquiries from all who are interested in learning more about our firm. For additional information please direct inquiries to:

Sullivan & Worcester LLP
One Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109
Attn:  Human Resources
Fax:  617-338-2880
Email:  ngill@sullivanlaw.com

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