Training Coordinator (Talent Development)

Training Coordinator

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Summary : The Training Coordinator assists in the execution of national practice group training and in-person learning events for the Transactions Vertical. Works directly with the Talent Development Managers, Specialists and Senior Coordinators to execute Talent Development strategic initiatives, special projects and trainings.

Location : This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinates all virtual / hybrid practice group and sub-group programs for the Transactions Vertical. Arranges all logistics with office operations and supports the virtual technology requirements associated with each session. Distributes invitations, materials and recording links as needed. Engages with training leads and presenters to ensure logistics for each program support learning outcomes.
• Coordinates logistics for three in-person technical sessions, including invitation distribution, RSVP tracking, and organizing materials. Liaise with the Events Team on additional logistics associated with hotels and conference space needs. Partners with local business centers to print and ship materials.
• Schedules and hosts periodic meetings on outstanding projects to review deadlines, next steps and progress against program and department goals. Updates and keeps current the firm's training calendars, spreadsheets, and databases that house training materials.
• Completes program plans, meets key milestones and works within timelines for major Talent Development initiatives and lawyer training. Partners across the TD team, other departments and vendors to coordinate, streamline, and support department processes.
• Supports the CLE team in the organization of training compliance documents.
• Assists the Talent Development Specialist on the coordination of in-person training materials and support documents.
• Attends virtual and live training events as needed.

Desired Skills : Experience in professional development and / or training preferred. Must have strong computer skills with fluency in Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, the details of training events in a clear and concise manner. Must have strong organizational skills and diligent work habits. Ability to work in a team environment and to use discretion and diplomacy in dealing with others.

Minimum Education : High School or GED Preferred Education Level : Associate's degree Minimum Years of Experience : 3 years' experience in a position providing administrative support in a law firm or professional services environment.

Essential Job Expectations : While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to :