Attorney Development Programs Coordinator

McDermott Will & Schulte; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Professional Development Assistant to provide administrative support to the PD team, handling initiatives related to attorney development and general team operations. The role requires coordinating logistics, invitations, registrations, and participant tracking for firmwide programs.

Responsibilities include surveys, feedback, and program evaluations, plus planning and executing workshops, onboarding, and cross-office events, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, OneDrive, Project Planner).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and detail orientation.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Capable of handling confidential information.
• Willingness to learn quickly.
• Some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for firmwide attorney development programs and initiatives.
• Assist with program administration including invitations, registrations, tracking, materials, attendance, and feedback.
• Create surveys, compile feedback, and prepare evaluations, summaries, and reports.
• Assist with planning and execution of workshops and onboarding programs, including in-person and virtual formats.
• Travel to other firm locations to support trainings and events.
• Coordinate conference rooms, AV support, catering, and other event logistics.
• Maintain timelines and project plans; communicate progress.
• Exercise judgment in coordinating training and event logistics.
• Maintain records, participation data, metrics, and electronic files; assist with reporting and data analysis.
• Assist with maintaining attorney development resources and intranet materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys, business professionals, and external vendors to support delivery and participant experience.
• Prepare client-ready written communications to stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support for team operations and initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Client service

Teamwork

Deadlines

Confidentiality

Learning agility

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

OneDrive

Project Planner

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Professional Development Assistant to provide administrative support to the PD team, handling initiatives related to attorney development and general team operations. The role requires coordinating logistics, invitations, registrations, and participant tracking for firmwide programs.

Responsibilities include surveys, feedback, and program evaluations, plus planning and executing workshops, onboarding, and cross-office events, with occasional travel.