Professional Development Coordinator

About the role

Based in Los Angeles, the Professional Development Coordinator will collaborate with the Firm’s Professional Development team on partner development and coaching initiatives. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication, organizational, time management, and technological skills. Candidates must have strong judgment, an understanding of diplomacy, great initiative, and the ability to work flexibly under pressure in a fast-paced environment. This role reports to the Manager, Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on project management for a comprehensive new partner development program that integrates training programs, executive coaching sessions, practice-based cohort meetings, practice planning sessions, and office-based social gatherings.
• Coordinate partner development events and meetings, including scheduling programs, assisting with cohort assignments, sending calendar invitations and reminders, collaborating with internal and external resources, arranging technology support, tracking RSVP counts, and providing other logistical assistance.
• Collaborate on materials for partner development and coaching programs, including PowerPoint presentations, resource guides, and marketing materials.
• Assist with tracking, analysis, and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data related to partner development and coaching programs.
• Respond to questions and other communications from partners, associates, and other stakeholders related to partner development and coaching initiatives.
• Serve as a general administrative resource to the Professional Development team and assist with other team initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and excellent communication skills paired with a positive, welcoming, and service-oriented attitude.
• Integrity to handle sensitive and highly confidential information with utmost care.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on attention to detail, problem solving, and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Must be able to tailor written work product to the appropriate audience.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and attorneys at all levels of the Firm.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, creativity, and ability to self-direct.
• Established project management, program design, and event planning experience. Demonstrated ability to make continued progress on long-term projects.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience is preferred.
• Must meet minimum testing requirements.
• Strong skills in MS Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrated proficiency in Excel.

Pay

The annual compensation range for this position is $70,000–$80,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses