Coordinator, Professional Development – Tax

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

. Provide support to the Tax group .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills while providing support to the Tax group, including staffing assistance, report creation, and administration of vacation policies. Capable of maintaining confidentiality and building relationships with stakeholders in a professional services environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeExperience In A Law FirmStrong Time-Management SkillsDetail-OrientedStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

OrganizedDrivenCollaborativeCreative Problem-SolvingAbility To Maintain Discretion

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Tax GroupProfessional DevelopmentStaffing AssistanceVacation Policy AdministrationTalent Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to the Tax group
Provide staffing assistance to the Professional Development Manager and Staffing Partners
Update the daily Tax staffing log, make staffing suggestions, and handle staffing requests when the Tax Professional Development Manager is out
Review weekly Tax staffing spreadsheets and create reports
Assist with administration of the Tax Group vacation policy, including maintaining vacation calendars, ensuring associates complete vacation templates, and coordinating coverage
Maintain the 20-F database and correspond with corporate groups regarding annual 20-F filings
Distribute the Tax Group’s interest questionnaire and compile and update results
Support integration of new Tax associates and lateral hires, including drafting welcome memos and assisting with informal training sessions and check-ins
Organize and maintain materials for practice group review meetings
Provide support for review and talent management processes
Review lawyer time entries as needed
Assist with organizing social events
Assist with other Professional Development department projects as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience working in a law firm and/or within a professional services environment is strongly preferred
Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
Detail-oriented, organized and driven, with ability to take ownership of projects and work collaboratively
Ability to propose creative solutions to challenging problems
Ability to maintain utmost discretion of confidential information
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to establish rapport and build relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders
Ability to maintain professional composure in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced, multi-authority environment
Highly motivated, responsive and conscientious, with commitment to delivering excellent client service
Availability during standard office hours and ability to respond promptly outside standard office hours and on weekends
Familiarity with Excel and comfort creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement