Mayer Brown LLP is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centers across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are achievement, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Attorney Development and Recruiting department in our Chicago office as a CLE Coordinator. 

The CLE Coordinator will work with the CLE Administrator to administer continuing legal education and bar registration processes for all U.S-licensed attorneys. The Firm is a CLE provider in the jurisdictions where we have offices and tracks CLE compliance and bar registrations for those jurisdictions, presently California, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia/Washington, D.C. 

MCLE for Lawyers in U.S. offices

• Maintains the database for tracking CLE compliance status of our attorneys; input CLE credit information for attorneys for internal and third-party courses
• Familiarity with MCLE rules for attorneys for California, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia/Washington, D.C.
• Assists attorneys and secretaries with using CE Manager
• In conjunction with CLE Administrator, provides customer service to attorneys regarding MCLE compliance, deadlines, and obtaining CLE credits
• Primary responsibility for setting up first-year and lateral attorneys in CE Manager, PLI and West LegalEdcenter and removing attorneys upon departure from Firm.

CLE Provider

• Primary responsibility for administration of internal courses offered to Mayer Brown attorneys
• Familiarity with MCLE rules for providers for California, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia
• In conjunction with CLE Administrator, handles application process with state MCLE Board for individual course accreditation, attendance reporting, and related fees for California, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia, and other states as needed
• Assists CLE Administrator with maintenance of course materials and attendance records as required by CLE rules
• Assists CLE Administrator with administration of Mayer Brown courses offered to external client audiences

State Bar Admission & Good Standing Status for U.S. Lawyers

• In conjunction with CLE Administrator, conduct annual audit of good standing for U.S. attorneys for their home office
• In conjunction with CLE Administrator, coordinate timely payment of bar dues for attorneys licensed in California, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Update CE Manager records for new state bar admission information including bar numbers, date admitted, etc.

General

• Assists L&D group as needed
• Develops local contacts with CLE professionals nationally
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Education/Training/Certifications: 

• BA degree required; MA or JD degree a plus. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job

Professional Experience:

• 3+ years law firm or professional services firm administration experience required
• CLE administration experience preferred
• Library science or database administration experience a plus

Technical Skills: 

• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, web applications and database experience required
• Experience using CE Manager and state MCLE systems preferred
• General MCLE or CPE regulation knowledge a plus

Performance Traits:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:

• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.