At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

As a Talent Development Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Firm’s Talent Development (TD) team and helping drive our attorney development strategy forward.  In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of initiatives that strengthen performance management, support career development, and enhance attorney engagement and retention.  You will provide both local and national administrative support to the TD team, offering broad exposure to core talent functions and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact the attorney experience across the Firm.

On any given day, you will be working with Firm leadership, partners and business colleagues on a variety of requests and projects.  You will:

• Assist the TD team across all aspects of attorney performance management and professional development
• Prepare, analyze and distribute attorney productivity, evaluation, and performance-related reports
• Coordinate evaluation cycles, including compiling feedback, tracking completion rates, and sending reminders
• Manage administrative and logistical support for in-house training programs and meetings, including calendar scheduling, room reservations, technology setup, materials preparation, RSVP tracking, and follow-up
• Update and maintain department reporting and files including exit interview data, practice specific attorney reports, demographic information, mentoring assignments, associate competency placement (Grids), new hire data, attorney leave information, and continuous updates in evaluation software (viDesktop / vi by Aderant)
• Maintain and update Talent Development intranet page and policies to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee and promptly respond to Talent Development inbox communications
• Assist with national learning and development initiatives, including planning and delivery of training curriculum for senior and summer fellowship
• Process team expense reports, check requests and invoices for payment
• Act as a steward of the Firm’s culture and values to promote and build a culture of collaboration, teamwork and high performance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Prior experience in a human resources, talent/professional development or learning environment preferred
• Experience working in a law firm is a plus
• Working knowledge of viDesktop / vi by Aderant and Workday is a plus
• Ability to establish positive relationships and keep a wide number of people “in the loop” and informed of project and program status is critical
• Proficiency with relevant computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and service-oriented approach
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, including strong proofreading skills and a high standard for quality work
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
• Effective time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and adapt to shifting priorities
• Strong planning, organization and follow up skills.  Must be able to organize and follow up on all details necessary for a program/event/workshop
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues across multiple offices
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Strong problem-solving skills

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. 

With more than 975 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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The salary range for this role is $57,000 to $60,000 annually, which is based on a 35 hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).