Talent Development Specialist

Job Summary The Talent Development Specialist’s primary function centers on CLE accreditation and program approval, and plays a key part in leveraging technology, including the firm’s Learning Management System (viLMSCLE), to streamline CLE administration, improve compliance tracking, and enhance the lawyer experience. Program Approvals & Accreditation Manage the end‑to‑end program approval workflow for all CLE submissions, reviewing agendas, speaker qualifications, course materials and credit categorizations before filing. Ensure all supporting documentation meets applicable state bar requirements and maintain a working knowledge of CLE rules in the firm’s primary jurisdictions (CA, CT, IL, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX). Serve as a resource on CLE accreditation requirements to maintain the firm’s accredited provider status. Respond to internal and external inquiries and provide requested information to CLE boards. Maintain CLE files in iManage in accordance with firm and jurisdictional retention policies. Assist with producing and organizing materials for accredited‑provider renewals and reports. LMS Administration (viLMSCLE) Monitor and maintain attendance records, reporting and administration of viLMSCLE, including entry of lawyer records, license details and certificates. Process programs in viLMSCLE, send certificates of attendance, enter evaluations into relevant databases and complete attendance reporting in all jurisdictions where required. Work with AV services, practice‑group administration and other teams to maintain an on‑demand CLE library within viLMSCLE, ensuring content is current, properly cataloged and accessible to lawyers across all offices. Act as a subject‑matter resource for the firm’s LMS, including administrator account setup, user training and guides, troubleshooting, and development of learning paths and reports. Technology, Webforms & Digital Workflow Management Collaborate with the supervisor on projects to improve CLE processes and resources. Research and test automations, AI tools and other technologies to reduce manual effort in compliance tracking, deadline management and reporting. Create and maintain webforms to support CLE program approval requests, CLE attendance tracking and lawyer CLE record onboarding. Manage inbound data from webforms, reviewing submissions for completeness, triaging requests and routing them to appropriate team members. Lawyer Compliance & Communications Monitor relevant department inboxes, respond to routine CLE inquiries timely and professionally, and direct complex or specialized requests to the appropriate team member or supervisor. Monitor lawyer CLE compliance for relevant jurisdictions, track bar admissions, send proactive compliance communications and elevate non‑compliance issues to the supervisor or the General Counsel’s office as necessary. Monitor CLE sites for rule changes and update internal CLE resources accordingly. Program Planning & General Support Plan and manage program logistics for sessions run by the CLE team, including researching topics, preparing invitations, booking conference rooms, coordinating with AV services and managing related logistics. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in CLE administration and/or legal professional development, preferably within a law firm or legal services organization. Knowledge of viGlobal preferred. Knowledge of firm policies and procedures and CLE regulations and requirements. Experience administering or configuring a learning management system; comfortable navigating LMS back‑end settings, user management and reporting functions. Experience creating and managing online webforms (e.g., using Smartsheet, Microsoft Forms or similar tools), with an understanding of how to structure forms for data quality and workflow efficiency. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and related applications, as well as strong skills in MSWord, Excel and database management systems. Strong oral and written communication skills, able to communicate professionally and diplomatically. Highly analytical with strong attention to detail, able to solve problems and be forward‑thinking. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Salary and Location Salary range: $80,000 to $100,000 annually (in NewYork). Location(s): NewYork, Philadelphia. Equal Employment Opportunity DechertLLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination. The firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. E‑Verify Program Dechert participates in the E‑Verify program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dechert