Professional Development Assistant

We are conducting a search for a Professional Development Assistant for our top-ranked law firm client.

This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring presence in the office from Tuesday through Thursday. Additionally, will also need some flexibility to come into the office on Mondays and Fridays if there are events that they are needed for on those days.

The Professional Development Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the team by providing administrative assistance for events. This includes collecting, organizing, and maintaining career development information. The goal is to enable the team to implement initiatives promptly and efficiently, positioning them for optimal results.

What You'll Do :

• Identify dates for various PD programs, meetings, and events.
• Reserve on-site and off-site venues for trainings and other PD organized events.
• Create meeting details for videoconference platforms (e.g. : Zoom) and add meeting joining details to our learning management systems.
• Circulate pre-event registration reports and post-event videoconference attendance reports to the PD Training Manager.
• Place catering orders for trainings and other firm events.
• Maintain data relating to attorney performance reviews and bar admission as well as mentorship, sponsorship, and other programs / initiatives.
• Keep track of attorney touchpoints with their external coaches.
• Provide administrative / clerical support to the PD Director.
• Organize information related to the Fall Associate Orientation Program.
• Prepare emails and documentation related to the departing attorney process.
• Process career development related expense reports.
• Update PD content on the Firm's intranet.
• Prepare and keep track of salary advance documentation / information for incoming associates.
• Be familiar with and comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Seek timely solutions to work conflicts.
• Keep track of open items and initiate timely follow-up.
• Provide support with miscellaneous tasks (e.g. : research for the Firm newsletter).

What You'll Bring :