Attorney Licensing & CLE Compliance Coordinator

Taft is seeking an Attorney Licensing & CLE Compliance Coordinator to serve our team.

The Attorney Licensing and CLE Compliance Coordinator supports firmwide attorney licensing, bar admissions, and continuing legal education (CLE) compliance. The Coordinator maintains records, tracks deadlines, coordinates registration renewals and CLE reporting, and supports CLE programming and accreditation. Working with attorneys, firm leadership, and administrative teams, the Coordinator resolves discrepancies and promptly escalates potential compliance issues.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Responsibilities:

Attorney Licensing and Bar Admissions:

• Maintain centralized records of attorneys’ state bar and court admissions, license status, and registration deadlines; verify and document good standing at onboarding and established intervals.
• Monitor registration and renewal deadlines, send timely reminders, and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of registration and renewal materials, obtaining attorney review, certifications, and approval as required.
• Assist with bar admission applications, as assigned.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure internal and external materials accurately reflect attorneys’ license status.
• Coordinate payment or reimbursement of approved bar registration, admission, and renewal fees.
• Promptly escalate potential lapses, discrepancies, and other licensing concerns to the Director of Attorney Learning and Development.

CLE Programming, Accreditation, and Compliance Support

• Help coordinate internal CLE programs with presenters, outside providers, and internal teams, including scheduling, registration, materials, attendance verification, evaluations, and certificates.
• Prepare and track program accreditation applications in relevant jurisdictions.
• Support the firm’s accredited-provider status, where applicable, including required reports and supporting records.
• Help maintain the CLE and program calendar, program library, and related intranet resources.
• Assist with external course registrations, subscriptions, invoices, and program expenses.
• Track state CLE requirements and reporting periods, monitor rule and procedure changes, and update tracking tools and communications.
• Help attorneys obtain attendance documentation, resolve credit discrepancies, and prepare CLE reports or certifications.
• Answer routine questions and research administrative requirements; refer questions requiring legal interpretation or policy decisions to the Director of Attorney Learning and Development.

Reporting & Administrative Support:

• Report on upcoming deadlines, outstanding requirements, completion status, and unresolved issues.
• Reconcile records across licensing, CLE, personnel, and other relevant systems.
• Support internal reviews and responses to bar authority or CLE administrator inquiries.
• Recommend improvements to tracking tools, workflows, documentation, and attorney communications.
• Track Attorney Development expenses, assist with cost forecasts, and support budget administration.
• Support Attorney Development initiatives and activities.
• Complete other administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify missing, inconsistent, or outdated information.
• Clear, professional communication and ability to follow up persistently and diplomatically.
• Strong organization and time management skills, with ability to prioritize competing deadlines and produce accurate work in a high-volume environment.
• Initiative, sound independent judgment, and problem-solving skills, including recognizing when to escalate an issue.
• Discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Strong customer service skills; ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and ability to learn database and tracking systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to changes in workflows, processes, and procedures.
• Occasional work beyond the regular 37.5-hour week, including irregular hours during year-end, may be required.

Education & Experience:

• Required:
• At least two years of relevant experience in a law firm, legal department, bar association, professional development function, or comparable compliance-focused setting.
• Experience maintaining detailed records, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating multiple concurrent processes.
• Preferred:
• Experience administering attorney licensing, bar registrations, or CLE compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with CLE accreditation, accredited-provider reporting, and attorney compliance cycles.
• Experience with a CLE or learning management platform.
• Experience coordinating professional education programs.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Candidates interested in the Atlanta office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Chicago office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Cincinnati office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Cleveland office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Columbus office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Dayton office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Denver office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Detroit office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Indianapolis office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Minneapolis office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Phoenix office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Washington, D.C. office should apply here.

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