Legal Professional Development Assistant
Location: Washington, D.C. (Remote – Hybrid)
The Organization: Large Top U.S. Based Multinational Law Firm
Salary & Benefits: Base salary up to $60K, commensurate with experience; Generous bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; 401K w/match; Life Insurance; exceptional culture.
Summary: Top-ranked multinational law firm is seeking an Professional Development Assistant to serve as an integral member of the Attorney Development department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for calendar organization, telephone/email correspondence, timely deliverance of various documents/reports and assists with overall department logistics for meetings
- Submit and keep track of invoices, check requests, expense reports and other supporting documentation for financial reporting
- Assist with the scheduling of events and the logistical aspects
- Plan, coordinate and execute attorney trainings and events
- Oversee the RSVP list, invitation send out, sign-in sheets and badge creation for attorney related events as needed
- Track all logistics of events and collect feedback after events; update training materials on internal firm website
- Work with the team to improve information disbursement across the firm
- Organize curriculum materials and ensure availability and disbursement to key stakeholders
- Administer surveys and evaluation for training programs
- Deploy attorney training and development programs as assigned
- Partner with members of Professional Development and Leadership Team where necessary to manage the continuous improvement of Attorney Training and Development Programs
- Assist with CLE applications and up keep on applications and documentation
- Play an important role in the engagement, integration, and retention efforts for attorneys
- Assist with the process of moving offices
- Research, plan and attend attorney social functions
- Prepare and distribute bar status reports
- Serve as training program and event support for all sessions as needed
- Coordinate programs and trainings for multiple practice areas
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 1+ years of related experience within an administrative or secretarial capacity
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency is required
