Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Coordinator

When applying, please submit a resume and cover letter.

General Purpose:

The Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Coordinator is responsible for CLE accreditation for the firm's course offerings, both internal and client-facing. Assists attorneys in obtaining CLE accreditation to meet their requirements and serve as the point of contact for issues and questions related to state CLE requirements for all attorneys and programs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Keep abreast of CLE accreditation requirements and rule changes within the firm footprint, and as necessary nationwide, and report those to the Professional Development Manager.
2. Complete necessary steps to apply for and obtain CLE accreditation of internal training programs and client-facing training events.
3. Timely issue certificates of attendance to training attendees.
4. Maintain program calendars, attendee lists, and presenter information.
5. Maintain and manage the user credentials for the Practising Law Institute (PLI), creating and removing user access as needed.
6. Identify PLI programs available for CLE to fulfill attorney compliance requirements.
7. Maintain and manage CLE email inbox.
8. Answer questions from firm attorneys regarding CLE programs to fulfill requirements or CLE application processes for programs attended externally.
9. Develop a CLE processing workflow and regularly evaluate the workflow, process, and procedures for improvements.
10. Assist with the annual recertification of CPE Sponsor Status with NASBA.
11. Reconcile CLE firm credit card charges for expense reporting.
12. Support additional initiatives, programs, and communications that promote attorney/paralegal development.
13. As needed, assist with other administrative tasks related to CLE programs; such as logistics coordination.

Competencies:

• Communication - Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Customer/Client Experience - Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.
• Job Knowledge & Technical Skill - Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work.
• Team Player - Works within team and cross-functionally to meet required results.

Supervisory Duties (if applicable):

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification):

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
• Three or more years' experience in an administrative role in a professional office environment required; previous experience working in a law firm preferred.
• Knowledge of CLE rules/regulations and accreditation processes in multiple jurisdictions preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attitude
• Independent thinker; ability to be flexible
• Ability to handle multiple projects in fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and maintaining positive attitude
• Ability to think constructively and creatively to adapt to unforeseen situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Experience coordinating programs for multi-office locations preferred
• Excellent computer and software skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook required

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

At this time this position allows for a hybrid schedule and our team members are expected to be in the office Mondays and Thursdays, with flexibility to switch days as needed with approval. Additional days in-office may be required depending on business need and the demands of specific tasks. The hybrid work structure may change at any time, including the number of in-office days requirement.

Professional office atmosphere. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Colorado Salary Range - $24.21 to $40.36 per hour. Washington DC Salary Range - $26.63 - $44.40 per hour. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

The application window is anticipated to close on or after Monday, March 18, 2024.

Holland & Hart works hard to promote work/life balance with a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.