Overview
Professional Development Assistant Jobs in Los Angeles, California, USA at Sidley Austin LLP
Summary
The Professional Development Assistant will work closely with the Managers of Professional Development in Greater Los Angeles and Northern California, the Dallas-based Director of Professional Development, Learning & Development team members across the firm, and California lawyers and staff in coordinating lawyer training, MCLE accreditation, and professional development initiatives.
Duties
and 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 California-admitted lawyers’ MCLE compliance using the MCLE database; communicate with California-admitted lawyers regarding their compliance status.
Assist with maintaining and updating all CLE and lawyer training and professional development files and records in California.
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.
Target
Salary Range
$59,000 – $65,000 if located in California
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email  (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or
Experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree
Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer
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
Other
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail
The use of good judgment and effective interpersonal skills
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
Demonstrated ownership, commitment to the job, and initiative
Confidentiality and discretion
Business acumen
Effective written and oral communication skills
Proofreads accurately
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Title: Professional Development Assistant
Company: Sidley Austin LLP
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical, Law/Legal
