CLE Specialist

About the Role

The CLE Specialist supports the Attorney Career Development team and is responsible for the advanced administration, coordination, compliance support, and ongoing enhancement of the firm’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program for all offices. This position works closely with the Attorney Career Development Manager to plan, administer, track, and evaluate CLE credits for internal attorney training and professional development programs. The CLE Specialist also collaborates with the Marketing & Business Development department and attorneys to assess, coordinate, and administer CLE credits for external client programs.

Maintains familiarity with CLE rules and requirements in various jurisdictions and exercises independent judgment in supporting accreditation, issuance of credit, maintenance of accredited provider status, audit responses, and communications regarding training and professional development CLE opportunities. Additionally, the CLE Specialist works with the Talent Management team on project-based assignments, lawyer integration, mentoring support, and other firm projects, focusing on process improvement, accuracy, service, and consistency across offices.

Responsibilities

• Work with Attorney Career Development Manager and the Firm’s Professional Development Committee to assess, plan, coordinate, and fulfill needs for internal CLE events.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal CLE program administration, including program intake, credit eligibility review, application preparation, attendance tracking, materials collection, certificate coordination, record maintenance, and post-program follow-up.
• Work with attorneys and Marketing Department to assess, plan, coordinate, and fulfill needs for client CLE events.
• Provide practical guidance to attorneys, presenters, and Marketing & Business Development colleagues regarding CLE program requirements, timelines, documentation, attendance procedures, and jurisdiction-specific considerations.
• Prepare, submit, track, and follow up on necessary CLE application(s) for all internal and external programs.
• Review program materials, agendas, speaker information, attendance records, evaluations, and related documentation for completeness and consistency with applicable CLE requirements.
• Draft internal communications regarding training and professional development CLE opportunities.
• Prepare attorney-facing communications regarding CLE credit availability, attendance requirements, program logistics, compliance reminders, online learning tools, and other CLE-related matters.
• Develop, maintain, and update spreadsheets, charts, databases, and other administrative support to assist the tracking of CLE compliance and running of CLE-accredited programs.
• Maintain accurate and organized program records for year-end reporting and to respond to requests from Firm’s attorneys.
• Respond to audits; seek, apply for, and maintain accredited provider status in various states.
• Monitor and communicate changes to CLE rules and regulations in states of primary importance to Firm’s attorneys.
• Evaluate the operational impact of CLE rule changes and recommend updates to internal procedures, templates, trackers, communications, and program workflows as appropriate.
• Maintain professional development online learning tools (e.g., viDesktop, PLI, InterAction).
• Manage the integration between the online learning tools; troubleshoot and respond to attorney questions on access and use of these tools.
• Identify recurring system issues, data inconsistencies, process gaps, and user questions, and recommend improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and attorney service.
• Generate CLE-related reports, summaries, and tracking materials for Talent Management leadership, attorneys, and other stakeholders as requested.
• Assist with other Talent Management administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Take ownership of assigned CLE processes from intake through completion, including stakeholder coordination, deadline management, documentation, accreditation, reporting, and follow-up.
• Assign and monitor tasks within the lawyer integration application and assist with lawyer mentoring programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of directly related continuing legal education experience in a law firm environment.
• Prior experience in a law firm environment is required; experience in a large, multi-office, AmLaw 200, or comparable professional services environment is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of CLE procedures and requirements in the states where the Firm maintains an office.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Pay

The target base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's years of experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.

Schedule

Hybrid work model requiring in-office work a minimum of 2-3 days per week.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid vacation and sick days
• 401(k) plan
• Competitive compensation package