Job Title: Attorney Professional Development Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Attorney Professional Development managers, the Attorney Professional Development Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative coordination tasks related to attorney onboarding procedures, event planning, and performance reviews. The role requires flexibility in work schedule and may occasionally necessitate overtime. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, which will be discussed during the interview process.
Essential duties include:
- Coordinating orientation schedules for attorneys.
- Managing meeting logistics, including conference room setup, material preparation, RSVP tracking, and A/V coordination with the Multimedia department.
- Coordinating associate mentor pairings.
- Approving Chrome River expenses weekly.
- Approving time sheets for Project Attorneys weekly.
- Creating surveys using firm software.
- Drafting minutes for committee meetings.
- Assisting with firmwide onboarding initiatives.
- Handling filing of resumes, bios, offer letters, and transcripts.
- Assisting with ongoing data entry for attorney attrition and retention documents.
- Providing other administrative and clerical support as required by supervisors.
Skills Needed to Be Successful:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Proactive and resourceful, with a strong ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Good judgment in a professional environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Education & Experience:
- A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Previous experience in professional services is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. The law firm adheres to these principles in its recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
Additional Information:
The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time. Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. The law firm is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated for your referral of a candidate, even if the law firm hires the candidate.
