Ropes & Gray is a preeminent, global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top-three on The American Lawyer's prestigious "A-List" for seven years and is ranked #1 on Law.com International's "A-List" in the U.K. - rankings that honor the "Best of the Best" firms.

The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.

The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.

Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.

The Professional Development and Training (“PD&T”) Coordinator works closely with the leadership of the group (the PD&T Global Director, PD&T Director and PD&T Senior  Manager) to design, coordinate and implement comprehensive and high-quality department and firmwide legal training. 

• Reports to and works closely with the Professional Development & Training Senior Manager (NY) and others on attorney training and development of programs. 
• Coordinates legal training programs for the Business Restructuring and Tax, Employment & Benefits departments, including new associate camps. Coordinates with PD team or local office contacts in all offices to ensure consistency of program goals. Manages training program logistics, including creating/sending invitations, scheduling, working with presenters, creating and distributing sign-in sheets and materials, moderating programs, acting as a liaison with Conference Services, and collecting and compiling feedback.
• Working closely with the Global Director and the Director of PD&T, supports firmwide legal training programs, including skills training (e.g., legal project management, feedback and managerial skills), business acumen, new partner orientation and modules, partner cohort retreats and new counsel programs.
• Maintains and updates training charts and calendars.
• Collaborates with others to design and implement associate retreats by sitting on a retreat team.
• Updates resources on the firm’s infoNet.
• Schedules team meetings and prepares agendas.
• Ensures that training programs meet continuing legal education (CLE) and Hong Kong CPD requirements as needed. Assists with preparation of training program materials and maintaining CLE folders.
• Provides on-site support for training programs.
• Assists with development and maintenance of databases (Excel/CE Manager/Other).
• Understands and effectively uses required firm applications (Outlook, FileSite, CE Manager, and Microsoft Office applications).
• Assumes other responsibilities as needed to support the Professional Development & Training team.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:

• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Action oriented, meets deadlines, and is highly responsive.
• Has creativity, judgment, tact and resourcefulness.
• Takes initiative and is proactive.
• Enjoys learning, including new information & systems.
• Provides exemplary customer service.
• Has well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Is approachable and collaborative; very team-oriented.
• Is able to perform well under pressure.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Is able to professionally and effectively interface with all levels of personnel in a professional services firm.
• Is comfortable and competent with sensitive and confidential information.
• Works effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment.

• BA degree or equivalent; at least two years experience with law firm environment a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines. Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters.

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $62,500-$91,000 in Boston and $65,500-$95,000 in New York which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.