Senior Expert Development Coordinator

Company: Cornerstone Research
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Role Overview:SENIOR EXPERT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
(HYBRID - ALL US LOCATIONS)

If you are a data and business-minded individual looking for an opportunity to support the growth and development of our firm's professional experts, then we would like to meet with you!

The Senior Expert Development Coordinator will have primary responsibility for providing administrative support to the Expert Development team, including assisting with expert attribution, reporting, and data analysis, as well as coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure seamless expert-related operations. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, streamlining processes, and contributing to the development of best-in-class support services for our experts.At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.You'll Love It Here If You:

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement
• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer
• Are passionate about what you doHow You'll Help Our Team Succeed:
  • Assists with attribution process 4x/year, including working with Expert Development team members, Finance, and other relevant departments to efficiently complete review and payment cycles, and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Supports Finance and Client Maintenance to streamline systems for matter setup and assignment modifications.
  • Assists with regular reporting needs such as the Expert Metrics Report and Billing Rate Report, and ad-hoc reporting needs as they arise.
  • Assists with drafting, checking, and tracking information for new expert agreements and renewals.
  • Contributes to analysis of expert data collected/saved in our internal systems, for regular reporting and to address individual requests.
  • Assists tracking expert payments are on-time according to agreements - retainers, attribution, expert invoices.What You'll Need to Be Successful:
    • 3+ years of experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility; professional services experience preferred.
    • The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.
    • The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
    • Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions.
    • The mindset to provide superior service.
    • Proficiency in MS Office required.
    • Experience with data analytics tools preferred.
    • Extremely detail oriented and demonstrates impeccable follow-through.
    • Proactive and able to juggle multiple assignments.
    • Familiarity with process improvement and able to exercise good judgement.
    • High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. A job offer and its corresponding salary will depend on one's geographic location, and how closely a candidate's skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits including a variety of healthcare plans, paid time off, transit subsidy, wellness benefits and retirement plan contributions.Chicago: $64,600 - $81,700Boston: $66,400 - $84,000Washington, DC: $66,000 - $83,500Los Angeles: $66,700 - $$84,400New York: $68,300 - $86,400San Francisco: $73,000 - $92,300Silicon Valley: $74,600 - $94,300Who We Are:Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm's uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.Equal Employment Opportunity:Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

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