Compliance Coordinator

The Firm Administration Department of Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Compliance Coordinator. The Compliance Coordinator may be located in Chicago, New York, or Washington, DC office. The Compliance Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director of Client Service & Compliance and the Compliance Manager with providing support to ensure the firm’s compliance with its policies and procedures firmwide.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining the schedule of firm policies, updates, training modules, and compliance requirements and deadlines.
• Assisting with compiling documentation for Professional Liability and other insurance renewals.
• Tracking both client and firm reporting deadlines and maintaining the shared Compliance Calendar; ensuring that all necessary internal steps are taken to meet various filing deadlines.
• Maintaining various tracking documents for the Compliance Team as necessary, including assisting the Compliance Manager with tracking participation by firm personnel in certain training programs and other surveys in connection with compliance reports.
• Assisting the Compliance Manager with drafting and filing of certain reports as necessary.
• Assisting the Compliance Manager with paying invoices and submitting receipts for reimbursement related to compliance matters.
• Assisting with scheduling meetings (telephone, in person, videoconference) which may include requesting conference rooms, sending calendar invitations, and coordinating AV requests.

Qualifications:

• Two-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Prior administrative experience.
• Prior experience in a law firm environment is a plus.
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Proven reliability, dependability, and motivation.
• Excellent organization and communications skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional client service.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.