Sidley Austin LLP · 5 hours ago
Professional Development Assistant
US-NY-New York
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $62K/yrSidley Austin LLP is a prominent law firm seeking a Professional Development Assistant to support their Learning & Development department. The role involves coordinating lawyer training programs, managing logistics, and assisting with compliance and record-keeping for professional development initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination of lawyer training programs and initiatives
Manage meeting and program logistics including scheduling, securing meeting rooms, coordinating meeting room set-up and materials, and trouble-shooting
Create and develop visual presentations using desktop-publishing applications
Work independently and within a team on ongoing and special nonrecurring projects
Schedule and attend in-person and virtual planning meetings among team members, participate in team meetings, and communicate continuously
Organize and analyze program evaluations and recommend program adjustments
Coordinate AV and IT program needs, locally and nationally
Assist with tracking New York-admitted lawyers’ MCLE compliance using the MCLE database; communicate with New York-admitted lawyers regarding their compliance status
Assist with maintaining and updating all CLE and lawyer training and professional development files and records for New York and Boston
Generate and issue CLE certificates of attendance for lawyers attending accredited Sidley programs
Help manage the Lawyer Learning & Professional Development intranet site
Use online tools, produce data reports and analyses as requested, and develop visuals for internal team and firm-wide reports
Proofread all work with attention to detail and accuracy, make all necessary changes, and perform other substantive and administrative duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Preferred
Experience coordinating lawyer training and/or professional development programs and initiatives
Large law firm experience
Project management and/or program design experience
Knowledge of MCLE rules and procedures
Proficiency and aptitude with software applications and design tools for creating and formatting graphs, charts, and other visuals or the willingness and ability to learn
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits program
Company
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley is an elite global law firm.
Founded in 1866
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Falvey
Chief Knowledge Officer
CARTER G. PHILLIPS
Partner
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