Attorney Development Programs Assistant

McDermott Will & Schulte; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago seeks a Professional Development Assistant to provide administrative support for attorney development programs and team operations. You will follow instructions, manage logistics, and prepare materials to ensure smooth program delivery.

Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, strong Microsoft 365 skills, and excellent communication, with the ability to coordinate across attorneys, business professionals, and vendors.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, OneDrive, Project Planner).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong client service skills and ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle confidential information.
• Some travel required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate logistics for firmwide attorney development programs.
• Manage invitations, registrations, tracking, materials, attendance, and feedback.
• Create surveys and prepare program evaluations, summaries, and reports.
• Assist with planning workshops, onboarding, and boot camps.
• Provide on-site and remote support for trainings.
• Coordinate rooms, AV, catering, and other event logistics.
• Maintain timelines, project plans, and data reports.
• Maintain development resources and intranet materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys, business professionals, and vendors to support program delivery.
• Prepare client-ready written communications to attorneys and vendors.
• Provide administrative support for team operations and initiatives.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Client service

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Confidential information handling

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft 365

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

OneDrive

Project Planner

Descripción del empleo

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago seeks a Professional Development Assistant to provide administrative support for attorney development programs and team operations. You will follow instructions, manage logistics, and prepare materials to ensure smooth program delivery.

Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, strong Microsoft 365 skills, and excellent communication, with the ability to coordinate across attorneys, business professionals, and vendors.