CLE Specialist

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Nelson Mullins, an AMLaw 60 firm, is seeking a CLE Specialist to oversee the full life cycle of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming for the firm, ensuring regulatory compliance, high‑quality content delivery, and seamless coordination across attorneys, practice groups, and state accrediting bodies. This role manages the accreditation, execution, and post‑event processing of all CLE initiatives, serving as the operational backbone of the firm’s education infrastructure. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end administration of the firm’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program, ensuring all firm-sponsored CLE activities are compliant, well-documented, and efficiently executed. You will prepare and submit accreditation applications across multiple state bar jurisdictions, track approvals, verify attendance, and issue certificates, while maintaining organized and audit-ready program records. Serving as a primary point of contact for jurisdictional compliance, you will research state-specific requirements, oversee reporting processes, and coordinate responses to accreditation denials, including preparing appeals and supporting documentation. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to support accreditation efforts, manage program logistics, and track related expenses. Additionally, you will partner with the Marketing team to execute internal CLE programs and provide guidance on client-facing events to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, exceptional organization, a proactive approach, and a commitment to delivering a high-quality, service-oriented experience that enables attorneys to meet their professional obligations. With over 1,000 attorneys and professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our administrative professionals likewise promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side toward shared goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least five years of related experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
Strong understanding of CLE rules, regulations, and accreditation processes across multiple jurisdictions
Ability to manage complex requirements with accuracy and efficiency
Exceptional organizational skills
Consistently meets deadlines
Effectively prioritizes competing demands
Collaborative team player
Builds and maintains positive working relationships across departments
Excels independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in computer systems and relevant software applications

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end administration of the firm’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program
Prepare and submit accreditation applications across multiple state bar jurisdictions
Track approvals, verify attendance, and issue certificates
Maintain organized and audit-ready program records
Research state-specific requirements
Oversee reporting processes
Coordinate responses to accreditation denials, including preparing appeals and supporting documentation
Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to support accreditation efforts
Manage program logistics
Track related expenses
Partner with the Marketing team to execute internal CLE programs and provide guidance on client-facing events