Career Strategy Coordinator - Paralegal Services & Trial Support

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer. Company Overview Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer. Position Summary The Coordinator, Career Strategy – Paralegal Services & Trial Support provides administrative and operational support to two functions within the firm. Reporting to the Manager, Career Strategy – Paralegal Services, this role assists in the day-to-day administration of paralegal professional development programs and initiatives, including coordinating logistics, maintaining records, tracking participation, and serving as an organizational resource in support of the Manager’s work. In addition, this individual supports the Firmwide Trial Operations Administrator with the coordination and execution of trial support operations across the firm. The ideal applicant will bring exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and efficiency. They will have a track record of taking ownership over projects from start to finish, following through on competing priorities without sacrificing quality or precision. A service-oriented mindset is essential — this individual understands that their work directly supports the attorneys, paralegals, and staff who serve our clients, and they approach every task with that accountability in mind. The ideal candidate will also bring a genuine interest in building strong workplace culture and a commitment to investing in the development of our lawyers and legal professionals. Above all, they will share our belief that Jenner & Block should be a place where talented people can do meaningful work and grow throughout their careers. Essential Job Functions Career Strategy & Paralegal Development Support Assist in implementing and maintaining the firmwide paralegal career development framework, including career pathways, competency models, and advancement criteria. Support paralegal talent management processes — including onboarding coordination, development tracking, and identifying resources that align individual career goals with firm needs. Help coordinate the performance evaluation process by tracking timelines, organizing documentation, and ensuring consistency across the paralegal population. Serve as a day‑to‑day resource for paralegals seeking information on professional development opportunities, firm policies, CLE requirements, and technical competency standards. Assist in planning and coordinating regular meetings and training sessions across the paralegal population, including scheduling, materials preparation, and follow‑up. Support resource allocation and workflow coordination by maintaining staffing trackers, monitoring workload data, and flagging capacity issues to the Manager. Help prepare reports and materials on performance metrics, billable hour targets, and workload distribution to assist the Manager in making informed staffing decisions. Act as a liaison between the Manager and paralegal supervisors to facilitate communication and ensure smooth coordination of paralegal resources across matters. Trial Services Support Provide operational and logistical support to the Firmwide Trial Services Administrator in coordinating trial support activities across offices. Assist with scheduling, vendor coordination, equipment logistics, and other trial preparation activities as directed by the Trial Services Administrator. Help maintain trial services resources, inventories, and documentation, ensuring materials and tools are organized, up to date, and accessible to trial teams. Serve as a point of contact for attorneys and paralegals seeking trial support resources, routing requests appropriately and following up to ensure timely resolution. Support the coordination of trial technology and practice‑specific tools, including assisting with setup, tracking usage, and troubleshooting in partnership with the Trial Services Administrator. Assist in tracking trial support project timelines and deliverables, flagging issues to the Trial Services Administrator and helping to keep matters on schedule. Help maintain relationships with external vendors and service providers supporting trial operations, coordinating logistics and communications as needed. Collaborate with all service departments; Operations, IT, Facilities, Reprographics, Catering, and others to streamline trial operations processes Coordinate with the Operations department on all load‑out logistics ensuring all trial materials are packed, staged, and shipped or transported on schedule. Create a comprehensive manifest for each trial providing the Operations department and paralegal team with a complete, itemized list of all materials, equipment, and supplies loading out for trial. Provide full‑service operational support to the trial team throughout all phases of trial serving as the primary logistics contact from load‑out through verdict. Monitor and respond to real‑time logistics needs by coordinating supplies, equipment, reproduction, and vendor support as issues arise during trial. Coordinate with the Operations department on all load‑in logistics ensuring all trial materials are returned, inventoried, and properly stored or disposed of following trial. Reserve appropriate conference room space for the return and unpacking of trial materials. Distribute a post‑trial feedback survey to the trial team and all service departments involved capturing lessons learned, identifying process improvements, and documenting what worked and what can be refined for future trials. Update the case‑specific logistics database with final budget, cost, and logistics data from the completed matter. Qualifications and Requirements The right candidate should have a high EQ and the ability to deliver high‑quality work while maintaining a customer service focus and confidentiality. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required. Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a plus. Superior interpersonal, written and communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively, professionally, courteously, and confidently with all levels of firm personnel and staff. Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and/or ability to learn new software. Experience using viDesktop is a plus. Direct experience supporting trial teams, including pre‑trial logistics, war room setup, vendor coordination, and post‑trial closeout strongly preferred. Disclaimer Additional Duties This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs. Physical Requirements Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in‑office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities. EEO Statement Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates. Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well‑being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $66,000 - $83,000 in Chicago. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jenner & Block