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About the Role

The Professional Development Coordinator – Litigation will assist with the professional development of junior associates and specialty associates/counsel in the Litigation practice, including staffing, talent engagement initiatives, and mentoring. This role supports the Staffing Partners and Practice Leaders for the Litigation department and National Security Regulatory Practice.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Senior Manager and Litigation staffing partner to help maintain an equitable level of utilization across the department/teams.
Update and maintain staffing database and charts to assist Senior Manager and staffing partners in making staffing recommendations.
Match staffing needs with the appropriate resources, based on availability, experience, and desired exposure to various matters/teams.
Conduct follow-up as needed with respect to associate availability reports and self-reported interests and skills.
Flag associates who consistently do not submit their availability reports.
Flag information or issues provided by associates through the “additional comments” section on availability reports.
Audit practice area interests and expertise in certain litigation skills and jurisdictions.
Participate in and assist in scheduling staffing/welcome meetings, lunches, etc.
Update any applicable group lists.
Track absence time and maintain Litigation vacation calendar.
Coordinate any necessary matter team coverages.
Track vacation carryover.
Develop professional rapport and relationships with associates through regular check-ins.
Gain understanding of associates' professional experiences and objectives.
Evaluate associate availability and general wellness.
Escalate issues to Legal Talent management.
Work closely with the Legal Talent team to pair associates/counsel with mentors and partner advisors.
Ensure associates are connecting with their respective mentors and advisors and engaged in dialogue about ongoing professional development goals.
Provide an active feedback loop between associate, Legal Talent, and the partners in the group.
Collaborate with the Senior Manager - Professional Development, Litigation to plan and facilitate a variety of team-building events.
Routinely update Litigation Department webpage to reflect upcoming events and training programs.
Update the LitEasy practice page, including Litigation Department events ticker.
Ensure the Litigation training library is up to date and functioning properly.
Update and distribute the monthly Litigation Department listing.
Order and distribute swag and planning events, including the annual litigation holiday party.
Maintain a list of current litigation associates who are out on clerkships.
Help with training logistics, especially with the recent Litigation Summer Academy.
Send reminders to partners about mentoring meetings and send match communications.
Help with follow-up emails to encourage partners and associates to submit their mid-year or annual reviews.
Schedule regular coffee hours/snack breaks on litigation-focused floors in New York.
Book rooms/arrange for catering for regular group lunches.
Ensure that each associate/counsel has thorough evaluations and developmental objectives.
Assist with verbal intake of feedback from partners.
Update VI feedback tracking system.
Coordinate regularly with other Litigation professional service team members.
Assist with tracking upcoming associate departures and ongoing associate clerkships.
Work on a variety of ad hoc projects as needed.
Develop and maintain staffing systems for NSRP.
Participate in and assist in scheduling staffing/welcome meetings, lunches, etc. for new lateral hires.
Update any applicable group lists for new hires.
Track absence time and maintain group vacation calendar for NSRP.
Develop professional rapport and relationships with NSRP associates through regular check-ins.
Plan and facilitate a variety of team-building events to foster connectivity for the NSRP group.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3-4 years of comparable experience
Prior experience in a law firm preferred
Staffing experience preferred but not required
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality
Collaborative approach to working with others of all seniority levels
Strong interest and experience in professional development
Ability to self-direct, manage multiple priorities, analyze needs and implement solutions
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for both long and short-term projects and responsibilities
Must be team oriented, contributing as needed to unexpected projects or requests
Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Comfortable working in web-based databases/software, e.g., viDesktop
Must be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Skills

Staffing
Talent engagement
Mentoring
Professional development
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Web-based databases/software (e.g., viDesktop)

Location

Work Type

Hybrid
Non-exempt (overtime pay eligible)

Experience Level

3-4 years of comparable experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$70,000 to $85,000

About the Company

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

Equal Opportunity

The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.