Talent Development Coordinator

The Talent Development Coordinator will support all aspects of firmwide training programs and initiatives, including professional development programs for attorneys and business professionals, Orientation and onboarding.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage logistics for all firmwide training programs (e.g., quarterly meetings, partner programs, lawyer and professional business development), ensuring timelines, budgets, travel, catering, materials, and vendor coordination are executed.
• Liaise with Client Events and A/V teams and external consultants/faculty; handle post-program documentation, reporting, evaluations, and analysis.
• Partner with the Associate Director of Talent Development & Onboarding to oversee all aspects of Global Orientation, including scheduling, presenter coordination, training material development, event planning, A/V support, and post-program feedback.
• Administer the Firm’s online learning management system (DLCC), including user access, content management, configuration, and reporting; serve as the primary point of contact for DLCC inquiries and coordinate with IT and vendors as needed.
• Respond to training compliance audit requests and produce required reports.
• Collaborate with Talent Development Manager to curate professional development curricula, including e-learning and blended learning content.
• Support lateral and business services professional onboarding including new hire training and support.
• Support the design and delivery of business services professional training programs worldwide.
• Draft and distribute invitations, communications, and materials for professional development programs; maintain attendance rosters and ensure all program requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain reporting on attendance and other program metrics to inform skill-building and future business needs.
• Monitor and evaluate procedures to identify opportunities to streamline and improve processes.
• Assist with other legal talent projects and processes as required.

QUALIFICATIONS / KSAs:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least two years of experience in a training environment, or client-facing role.
• Detailed-oriented.
• Knowledge of firm policies and procedures.
• Highly proficient with various technologies. Experience working with a learning management system preferred.
• Capable of working within deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize own work and the work of others to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Highly analytical;
• Ability to solve problems and be forward thinking.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Outgoing personality.

Additional Job Description

At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York, NY is $60,000 to $80,500 annually.  Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position.

Location(s)

New YorkPhiladelphia

Time Type

Full time

Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.  The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.