Professional Development Assistant

Overview

The Prof Development Assistant will work closely with the Manager of Prof Development, Director of Prof Development, Learning and Development team members across the firm, and New York lawyers and staff in coordinating lawyer training, MCLE accreditation, and professional development initiatives.


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 NY-admitted lawyers’ MCLE compliance using the MCLE database; communicate with NY-admitted lawyers regarding their compliance status.

Assist with maintaining and updating all CLE and lawyer training and professional development files and records in NY.

Generate and issue CLE certificates of attendance for lawyers attending accredited Sidley programs.

Help manage the Lawyer Learning and 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.

New York Applicants (and roles reporting to New York): Salaries may vary by location. In New York, the estimated target salary range of this role is $59,000 - $68,000, in addition to bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefit package. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.