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Professional Development Coordinator - Private Funds

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP · US

The Staffing & Professional Development Coordinator, Private Funds will oversee the professional development of junior associates and specialty associates/co...

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The Staffing & Professional Development Coordinator, Private Funds will oversee the professional development of junior associates and specialty associates/counsel (including but not limited to the Funds Transactions and US Lux teams) in the Private Funds East Coast practice, including, but not limited to, staffing, talent engagement initiatives and mentoring. The Staffing & Professional Development Coordinator, Private Funds will work within the Legal Talent Team, reporting to the Manager-Professional Development, Private Funds and will support the Staffing Partners and Practice Leader for the department. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: Staffing: - Work closely with staffing partners in the New York, Boston, Houston, and Washington D.C. offices to help maintain an equitable level of utilization across the department/teams. - Make staffing recommendations/match staffing needs with the appropriate resources, based on availability, experience, and desired exposure to various matters/teams. - Provide associates with the opportunity to work on a variety of matters while balancing growth opportunities with client needs. - Strive to maintain a consistency of experiences and equit...