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Jenner & Block · 22 hours ago

Professional Development Specialist

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $100K/yr

Jenner & Block is a prominent law firm with a global reach, known for its successful litigation practice. They are seeking a Professional Development Specialist to manage logistics for performance reviews and create individual learning plans for non-partner lawyers, contributing to the professional growth of their team.

Legal

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Manage all logistics for Performance Reviews for non-partner lawyers at Jenner & Block, which includes but is not limited to:

Updating relevant materials

Drafting and sending communications to partner and non-partner lawyers

Scheduling meetings

Updating reviews and summaries

Attending and taking notes at review-related meetings and updating summaries as appropriate

Work with Programming team to create individual learning plans based on performance reviews, benchmarks, and career goals

Work with the Professional Development team and relevant lawyers to develop and update Primary Team benchmarks

Assist with partner and special counsel promotion logistics

Take notes and prepare talking points for career strategy and coaching conversations related to goals and career plans

Assist with creating and maintaining work product repositories

Complete ad hoc projects as needed

Qualification

Organizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsCustomer service focusDetail-orientedTeam collaborationCritical thinking

Required

A four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required

Superior interpersonal, written and communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively, professionally, courteously, and confidently with all levels of firm personnel and staff

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills

Ability to multi-task and meet competing deadlines

Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Adobe Acrobat

Experience with SharePoint and/or ability to learn new software programs

Highly motivated, proactive self-starter who approaches projects and challenges with a positive attitude

Ability to work well both independently and with direction

Able to work with a team of highly skilled professionals in situations that require diplomacy and confidentiality

Able to maintain a good rapport with various personnel at all levels

Must be detailed oriented and a critical thinker