Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented CLE Specialist to oversee the firm’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, compliance, and administration as well as advise our lawyers on licensing compliance.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Learning & Development, this role will manage CLE tracking, accreditation through CE Manager (Micron), and client- and attorney-facing CLE initiatives, including collaboration with practice groups, the Learning & Development team, Marketing & Business Development, and the Alumni team. The CLE Specialist will also support firm-led conferences, troubleshoot attorney licensing questions, and ensure all CLE programming aligns with regulatory standards and the firm’s strategic objectives. Finally, the CLE specialist will also partner with our managing attorney’s office to support attorneys in obtaining and maintaining their licensure and bar admissions in relevant jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the firm’s CLE compliance expert, tracking attorney requirements and maintaining accurate records in CE Manager (Micron).
Maintain working knowledge of NY & CA CLE rules (including credit types, reporting periods, carryover, exemptions, and recordkeeping requirements).
Manage end-to-end CLE program logistics for in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs, including accreditation submissions, materials, AV requirements, and post-session recording prep for CE Manager (Micron) upload.
Prepare statistical and year-end reports for CLE Boards in jurisdictions where the firm maintains accredited provider status, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
Partner with Learning & Development, Marketing, Business Development, and the Alumni team to maintain a library of external and internal-facing CLE programs to support business development and internal learning objectives and support firm-led conferences requiring CLE.
Develop and implement CLE strategies to enhance compliance, professional development, and client engagement.
Respond to attorney inquiries regarding CLE compliance, licensing, and jurisdiction-specific regulations.
Provide training to summer associates and first-year associates on admissions procedures and supporting admissions applications, where needed.
Liaise with the bar or licensing authorities in various states on behalf of firm lawyers where required.
Help to maintain attorney CLE records for audit and regulatory purposes, as well as creating accounts for new attorneys, acquiring CLE records for laterally hired attorneys, and deactivating departing attorney accounts. Prepare/provide departure CLE records for departing attorneys.

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the firm’s CLE compliance expert, tracking attorney requirements and maintaining accurate records in CE Manager (Micron).
Maintain working knowledge of NY & CA CLE rules (including credit types, reporting periods, carryover, exemptions, and recordkeeping requirements).
Manage end-to-end CLE program logistics for in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs, including accreditation submissions, materials, AV requirements, and post-session recording prep for CE Manager (Micron) upload.
Prepare statistical and year-end reports for CLE Boards in jurisdictions where the firm maintains accredited provider status, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
Partner with Learning & Development, Marketing, Business Development, and the Alumni team to maintain a library of external and internal-facing CLE programs to support business development and internal learning objectives and support firm-led conferences requiring CLE.
Develop and implement CLE strategies to enhance compliance, professional development, and client engagement.
Respond to attorney inquiries regarding CLE compliance, licensing, and jurisdiction-specific regulations.
Provide training to summer associates and first-year associates on admissions procedures and supporting admissions applications, where needed.
Liaise with the bar or licensing authorities in various states on behalf of firm lawyers where required.
Help to maintain attorney CLE records for audit and regulatory purposes, as well as creating accounts for new attorneys, acquiring CLE records for laterally hired attorneys, and deactivating departing attorney accounts. Prepare/provide departure CLE records for departing attorneys.

CLE Specialist

CLE Specialist

Freshfields

Freshfields

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