Continuing Legal Education Compliance & Attorney Professional Development Specialist

The Role

Clifford Chance US LLP is seeking a full time Continuing Legal Education ("CLE") Specialist. This role will serve as the Firm's internal CLE subject matter expert and act as a resource to our attorneys and clients. As part of the Professional Development team, this role will also work alongside the team to assist with lawyer-facing initiatives. This role can be located in either our New York, NY, Washington, DC, or Houston, TX offices and will report to the Head of Professional Development – Americas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain strong knowledge of the New York State, and Texas CLE rules and regulations for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys; interpret where necessary.
• Advise and maintain the Firm's New York State, and Texas CLE accreditation processes for all internal and client CLE programs.
• Advise internal and external clients to ensure that training sessions meet New York State and Texas CLE requirements.
• Review reference materials and course agenda for each program to determine the category of credit and number of New York State and Texas CLE credit hours.
• Advise and support US attorneys (local & global) with their New York State and Texas CLE compliance status.
• Analyze attorneys' New York State, and Texas CLE compliance status and make necessary recommendations in accordance with respective CLE rules and regulations, for example, extension of time, recommend programs, etc.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Firm's external New York State and Texas CLE providers: City Bar and Practising Law Institute ("PLI").
• Create and maintain records, reports, and files to ensure the Firm and attorneys remain in good standing with the New York State and Texas Bar for CLE purposes.
• Coordinate and prepare the submission of mandatory New York State CLE reports to maintain accredited provider status in New York, and Texas.
• Determine when to apply for MCLE applications outside of New York State.
• Oversee interface between Micron CE Manager and PLI.
• Review attendance sheets and affirmation forms to determine participants' number of credit hours based on length of attendance.
• Issue certificates of attendance to participants and instructors.
• Upload internal and external users to Micron CE Manager and post Firm-sponsored legal programs to the system.
• Review Micron CE Manager invoices, making adjustments as needed.
• Track the Bar admission status for incoming first year lawyers and notify the appropriate departments following a first year's admission to the Bar.
• Assist with the attorney review process.
• Assist with other Professional Development related initiatives.

Your experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a law firm; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must have in-depth knowledge and understanding of New York and Texas CLE rules, regulations and compliance requirements; including reporting requirements as an approved provider in those jurisdictions.
• Prior experience working with CLE tracking system/database is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Must possess excellent client service, organizational and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy,
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to interact and develop/maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to timeframes in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team dynamic.
• Ability to work outside the core business hours as needed.
• Must be able to adhere and comply with the Firm's Agile Working Policy which requires employees to work from the office at least three days each calendar week.
• Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States.

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Who we are

Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms, helping clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the three key markets of the Americas, Asia and Europe and focuses on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance and banking; real estate; tax; pensions and employment; litigation and dispute resolution.

Alongside world-class legal careers, Clifford Chance offers excellent opportunities in the support functions that underpin its business operations. By joining our Business Professionals team, you will help us to innovate in the way we deliver our services and enable us to run a successful multinational business that never stands still.  Business Professionals are integral to the running of the firm and are critical to its success.

Equal opportunities statement

It has been and continues to be the Firm’s policy to provide equal opportunity and equal terms and conditions of employment to all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, immigration status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic predisposition, or any other status protected by law.

Alternatives are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system.  For assistance, please contact Clifford Chance's Human Resources Department at Human Resources Department or call 212-878-8000.