Professional Development Coordinator - Tax

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Position Summary

The Coordinator, Professional Development will provide support to the Tax group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing staffing assistance to the Professional Development Manager and Staffing Partners.  This includes updating the daily Tax staffing log, making staffing suggestions, as needed, and handling staffing requests when the Tax Professional Development Manager is out.
• Reviewing weekly Tax staffing spreadsheet and creating reports based on it.
• Assisting with the administration of the vacation policy for the Tax Group, which includes maintaining the tax vacation calendars, ensuring that associates complete the vacation template and communicate with their teams about their upcoming vacations and coverage needs and coordinating with the PD Manager to find coverage.
• Maintaining the 20-F database and corresponding with the corporate groups regarding the annual filing of 20-Fs.
• Periodically distributing the Tax Group’s interest questionnaire and compiling and updating the results.
• Providing support and assistance with the integration of new Tax associates and any lateral hires which includes drafting welcome memos; assistance with planning informal training sessions and planning check-ins with new associates, among other projects.
• Organizing and maintaining materials for the practice group review meetings and providing additional support in connection with the review and talent management processes.
• Reviewing lawyer time entries, as needed.
• Assisting with organizing social events for the groups.
• Assisting with other projects for the Professional Development department as requested.

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Detail-oriented, organized and driven, with the desire to take ownership of projects and responsibilities, but to also work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Able to propose creative solutions to challenging problems
• Ability to maintain utmost discretion of confidential information
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders
• Ability to maintain professional composure in high- pressure situations and a fast-paced, multi-authority environment
• Highly motivated, responsive and conscientious, with a commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Availability during standard office hours and the ability to respond to email promptly outside of standard office hours and on weekends is essential.
• Familiarity with Excel and comfortable creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations expected.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working in a law firm and/or within a professional services environment is strongly preferred.

Compensation 

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $80,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.