White Plains, New York Hybrid Employment

Wilson Elser is hiring a Professional Development External Programs Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the planning, administration, and execution of client-facing CLE and CE programs in collaboration with the firm’s Marketing team.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for external CLE and CE programs, managing program logistics, accreditation coordination, communications, and virtual or in-person program support.
  • Prepare, submit, and manage CLE and CE accreditation applications across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations, reporting requirements, and deadlines.
  • Partner with Marketing and other internal stakeholders to execute educational programming that aligns with firm objectives and client needs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with CLE, CE, and learning vendors to support current and future educational initiatives and enhance the firm’s professional development offerings.
  • Maintain and update the firm’s Practicing Law Institute (PLI) membership roster, including tracking attorney onboarding and departures to ensure accurate records and continued compliance.
  • Orient and support new and existing attorneys with the effective use of the PLI platform and other CLE resources to support compliance tracking and reporting requirements.
  • Assist with the management and maintenance of the firm’s CLE database and MCLE reporting systems and filings, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and record retention.
  • Monitor attendance records and participation for client training sessions and accredited programs, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with jurisdictional standards.
  • Respond to CLE and CE-related inquiries from attorneys and internal stakeholders, providing guidance on state-specific accreditation and compliance requirements as needed.
  • Audit and maintain CLE and CE program files to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with both firm policies and jurisdictional guidelines.

Requirements

  • 2+ years’ experience in a professional services environment, law firm experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, ideally in HR or related field
  • Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize competing responsibilities and deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and refined, polished written work product
  • Exercise autonomy as needed
  • Use sound independent judgment in decision-making
  • Suggest innovations and improvements to elevate learning programs and enhance client service
  • Exhibit well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with team, peers, external clients, and cross-functional departments
  • Proficiency in MS Office

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Workday and CE Manager

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — any of our offices, remotely from anywhere

Required Skills
MS Office
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Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, the firm ranks among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
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Department Learning and Development
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Posted 5 days ago