Global Learning & Development Assistant

Goodwin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking a Learning & Professional Development Assistant to join the Global Operations Team in a fast-paced, global environment. The role supports lawyers and professional staff across the organization with learning initiatives, training programs, and administrative tasks.

You will collaborate with L&PD leadership to design and implement programs, manage budgets and events, and help advance professional development across locations including Boston and New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a law firm, corporate setting, educational institution, or professional services environment preferred.
• Experience with learning management systems and/or Workday is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external clients.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Proactive and collaborative work style with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, as well as Zoom and Teams; ability to quickly learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the L&PD senior leadership team on global learning and professional development programs for lawyers and professional staff at all levels.
• Provide administrative support for the firm’s strategic ten-year planning initiative.
• Manage budgets, contracts, calendar invites, and event logistics for programs and events.
• Assist with planning and coordinating core staff trainings and project plans.
• Coordinate ongoing professional development programs, including surveys and data tracking.
• Collaborate with L&PD Managers and Directors to research, develop, and implement new training initiatives.
• Oversee Education Assistance Policy administration and reimbursement processes.
• Support Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course accreditation and compliance, including video library management and attendance tracking.
• Collaborate with other departments on L&PD programs and initiatives.
• Assist with department budget creation and expense tracking for professional staff accounts.
• Support ad hoc L&PD initiatives involving PowerPoint, Excel, and SurveyMonkey/Microsoft Forms.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Excel

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Zoom/Teams

Job description

Goodwin is seeking a Learning & Professional Development Assistant to join the Global Operations Team in a fast-paced, global environment. The role supports lawyers and professional staff across the organization with learning initiatives, training programs, and administrative tasks.

You will collaborate with L&PD leadership to design and implement programs, manage budgets and events, and help advance professional development across locations including Boston and New York.