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. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the coordination of lawyer training programs and initiatives. Manage meeting and program logistics including scheduling, securing meeting rooms, coordinating meetin... more details
Professional Development Assistant
Recruiting LocationUS-NY-New York
Department
Learning & Development
Summary
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.
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 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.
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 staffrecruiting@sidley.com (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:
In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:
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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