Practice Resource Coordinator - Finance Job at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New York, NY

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Position Summary

Davis Polk is looking for a Finance Practice Resource Coordinator who will primarily work with the group’s practice resource attorneys to help implement projects designed to meet the knowledge needs of the Finance practice group. In addition, as an integral member of the Finance practice group, the Practice Resource Coordinator will assist Davis Polk’s Finance attorneys with training, client and business development and other client-related matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

  • Gather, organize and maintain precedents database for all Finance deals, client communications and model forms
  • Maintain, organize and draft correspondence
  • Compile and create internal and external training materials, presentations and other documentation under attorney supervision
  • Conduct factual research assignments and support attorneys in preparation of various client materials and memoranda

Knowledge Sharing: Model Forms and Client Memos

  • Gather, organize and maintain database for all Finance deals and model forms (and accompanying notes and memoranda) via the group’s intranet
  • Monitor new deals and closed transactions through available information systems and work with Finance attorneys to ensure appropriate deal data is captured
  • Monitor and share client memos and industry-wide news updates with the group in a timely manner
  • Work with group members to create and capture practice-related knowledge content and to help develop tools and technologies to standardize and enhance work processes
  • Provide training and support to group members on how to access knowledge resources in the precedents database, on the intranet, and elsewhere

Lawyer Training Support

  • Work with the group’s practice resource attorneys and Professional Development to help organize, design and deliver group training programs, including seminars, workshops and offsite trainings, as well as cross-group and summer associate training programs
  • Analyze feedback from training programs to help develop and improve training initiatives
  • Act as the main point of contact for coordinating internal and client-facing CLE program procedures for the group
  • Maintain Finance CLE-related and other training resources on the intranet and elsewhere, and provide support to and train group members on how to access them

Client and Business Development Support

  • Coordinate with Business Development and Finance attorneys to help prepare and regularly maintain deal lists and periodic management reports within the Finance practice and sub-practice groups

Qualifications/Position Requirements

  • Well-developed organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
  • Must be punctual and reliable
  • Aptitude for, and interest in, technology
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applications as needed
  • Familiarity with content management systems and/or project management systems, such as Sharepoint, is a plus
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with lawyers and staff, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude
  • Customer service oriented; responsive to inquiries; strong independent problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to proofread material for typographical, spelling and grammatical errors
  • Ensure strict confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients’ documentation and information

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a strong academic record is required
  • 1 - 2 years of comparable experience is a plus

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $60,000 - $70,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Tags

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