Professional Development Coordinator

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish’s team in our fast-paced Legal Talent Department as a Professional Development Coordinator.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Work with PD manager to coordinate the firm’s biannual evaluation and feedback processes, and partnership elevation processes:
  • Manage forms, deadlines, scheduling, tracking, and internal communications.
  • Liaise with group leaders and managers to ensure timely and accurate submission of evaluations.
  • Plan and coordinate in-person meetings that coincide with biannual evaluation processes and partnership elevation processes, including independently handling hotel, restaurant, and catering bookings and logistics.
• Independently track and maintain integration and development milestones for legal staff:
  • Monitor onboarding check-ins, development conversations, and promotion readiness.
  • Maintain accurate records of practice group assignments, group leader and mentor assignments, and role changes.
• Oversee and maintain resources related to PD initiatives, including FishNet pages, development roadmaps, and orientation tools.
• Coordinate mentoring assignments and support mentoring program administration.
  • Monitor participation and make recommendations to improve the experience.
• Assist with the preparation of high-quality communications related to promotions, mentoring, evaluations, and onboarding.
• Draft announcements and updates regarding evaluation cycles, PD policies, and career development initiatives.
• Collaborate with business services teams to support firmwide professional development programs and events.
• Help compile data and reports related to performance trends, utilization, and staffing patterns.
• Support the planning and logistics for PD-related programs, such as retreats, trainings, or milestone check-ins.
• Occasionally assist with CLE coordination for cross-functional or client-facing PD initiatives.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in administering training or professional development programs, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment, is required.
• Experience with MS Office suite is required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality client service to internal and external contacts regarding routine and complex matters, and to develop and maintain effective business relationships with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Requires tact, patience, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make presentations to small and large groups in an effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to independently obtain, track, and maintain a high level of detailed information accurately and completely.
• Demonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic and complex environment, meeting deadlines and successfully managing the daily workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a cooperative manner to accomplish work and participate in team efforts.
• Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
• This is a hybrid role requiring the ability to work in the office a minimum of 1 day per week or more as requested.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives
• A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement.
• The salary range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location. 
  • In Chicago, the estimated starting pay is $28.67-$42.96 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek).
  • In Minneapolis, the estimated starting pay is $28.94-$41.23 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek).
  • In New York, the estimated starting pay is $27.94-$46.46 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek).
  • In San Diego, the estimated starting pay is $27.74-$42.86 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek).
  • In Silicon Valley, the estimated starting pay is $26.94-$43.78 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek).
  • In Washington, D.C., the estimated starting pay is $29.65-$43.93 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek).

Our Commitment to Diversity

As a firm that serves the world’s greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm. 

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Salary

• $28.94 - $41.23/hour