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Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is hiring a Professional Development and Inclusivity Specialist. The role involves organizing and advancing initiatives related to associate training, professional growth, and engagement-building efforts, while managing program logistics and collaborating with various internal teams to align training with firm priorities.

Highlights

Coordinate firm-wide associate development curriculum and training programs.
Serve as liaison between attorneys and leadership to align programming with professional priorities.
Manage logistics for workshops, speaker sessions, and Continuing Legal Education (CLE).
Lead Federal Diversity Committee meetings and support Affinity and Working Groups.
Administer and monitor the departmental budget and sponsorship requests.
Collect and analyze engagement and training metrics for internal and external reporting.
Collaborate with Business Development and Communications teams on inclusivity content.
Maintain and update training resources on the firm’s intranet.
Evaluate and enhance program effectiveness using participant feedback.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3-5 years in professional development or training, preferably in legal services; proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Professional Development and Inclusivity Specialist Full Description

Professional Development and Inclusivity Specialist

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is seeking a motivated and highly organized Professional Development & Inclusivity Specialist. This position plays a key role in organizing and advancing initiatives related to associate training, professional growth, and engagement-building efforts. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and experience managing programs in a professional services environment. This is a hybrid position based out of our Washington, DC or New York City office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the Firm’s annual associate development curriculum by partnering with HR, Attorney Recruitment, practice group leaders, and firm leadership to assess training needs and implement tailored programming.
Serve as a liaison between attorneys and firm leadership to ensure programming aligns with evolving professional priorities.
Manage logistics for workshops and speaker sessions, including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming, ensuring a seamless participant experience.
Lead meetings of the Federal Diversity Committee (FDC) and support Affinity and Working Groups by setting agendas and tracking progress.
Administer and monitor the departmental budget, including sponsorship requests, budget proposals, and spending reports.
Collect, analyze, and report engagement and training-related metrics through internal dashboards and external surveys (e.g., AmLaw, MCCA, NAWL, Mansfield, Vault).
Collaborate with the Business Development and Communications team to develop and disseminate inclusivity-related content and messaging.
Maintain and update training materials, recorded sessions, and resources on the firm’s Intranet.
Evaluate programming effectiveness using feedback tools such as surveys and informal input from attorneys, implementing enhancements based on outcomes.
Stay informed on trends and emerging best practices by attending relevant conferences and webinars.
Support the onboarding experience for new associates by coordinating initial training and integration sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred in human resources, education, communications, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in professional development or training, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and projects with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience coordinating training logistics, managing budgets, and working with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applications will receive consideration without discrimination based on sex, age, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, military reserve membership, religion, weight, or physical handicap or other disabilities.

By completing this application, I understand that this is not an employment contract. I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. This application will become part of your permanent record if you are hired. Please answer all items completely and accurately. Where applicable, state "no," "none" or "not applicable." A resume will be considered supplementary to this application and cannot be accepted as the source of information solicited in this form.

Although management makes an effort to recognize individual needs, business needs may at times make the following conditions mandatory: Overtime, Shift Work, A Rotating Schedule, or A Work Schedule other than Monday through Friday. I understand and accept these conditions of my continuing employment.

In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in immediate discharge. I understand, and agree to abide by all rules and policies of the Firm as a condition of my employment.

Original Job Description

Professional Development and Inclusivity Specialist

Coordinate the Firm’s annual associate development curriculum by partnering with HR, Attorney Recruitment, practice group leaders, and firm leadership to assess training needs and implement tailored programming.
Serve as a liaison between attorneys and firm leadership to ensure programming aligns with evolving professional priorities.
Manage logistics for workshops and speaker sessions, including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming, ensuring a seamless participant experience.
Lead meetings of the Federal Diversity Committee (FDC) and support Affinity and Working Groups by setting agendas and tracking progress.
Administer and monitor the departmental budget, including sponsorship requests, budget proposals, and spending reports.
Collect, analyze, and report engagement and training-related metrics through internal dashboards and external surveys (e.g., AmLaw, MCCA, NAWL, Mansfield, Vault).
Collaborate with the Business Development and Communications team to develop and disseminate inclusivity-related content and messaging.
Maintain and update training materials, recorded sessions, and resources on the firm’s Intranet.
Evaluate programming effectiveness using feedback tools such as surveys and informal input from attorneys, implementing enhancements based on outcomes.
Stay informed on trends and emerging best practices by attending relevant conferences and webinars.
Support the onboarding experience for new associates by coordinating initial training and integration sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred in human resources, education, communications, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in professional development or training, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and projects with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience coordinating training logistics, managing budgets, and working with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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