Learning and Professional Development Co-op

Goodwin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking a Northeastern co-op to join its Learning + Professional Development team in Boston. You will assist with planning and coordinating core attorney and staff trainings, including budget and calendar management, as well as logistical support for programs and events.

You’ll contribute to ongoing professional development programs, survey coordination, data tracking, and program administration, while helping administer CLE credits and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact professionally with lawyers and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality and organization.
• Proactive and collaborative team player with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordination of core trainings and programs, including budget management, calendar management, and logistics.
• Coordinate ongoing professional development programs and data tracking.
• Collaborate to research, develop, and implement new training initiatives.
• Support CLE accreditation and compliance administration, including managing the video library and attendance tracking.
• Assist with firm policies and cross-department collaboration on L+PD initiatives.
• Contribute to department budgets and expense tracking for attorney and staff accounts.
• Support ad hoc L+PD projects, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Survey Monkey tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing BA/BS or equivalent

Strong academic record

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Survey Monkey

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.

At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high‑stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world‑class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward‑thinking peers.

Goodwin Procter, an international, AmLaw 100 law firm is seeking a creative, detailed-oriented Northeastern co‑op to join its innovative Learning + Professional Development (L+PD) team.

The co‑op will work out of Goodwin's Boston office, located in the Seaport area of downtown Boston and will have the opportunity to build their professional network by meeting and working closely with the firm's lawyers and professional staff.

What you do

• Assistwith the planning and coordination of core attorney and professional staff trainings, including the development and implementation of project plans and other logistical support for programs/events, such as budget management, contract management, calendar management, creationand distribution of invitations, securing room reservations, catering management, preparation of program materials, etc.

• Assistwith ongoing professional development programs, including survey coordination, data tracking, and program administration, among other logistical tasks.

• Collaborate with Learning + Professional Development Managers to research, develop and implement new training programs and initiatives.

• Assistwith the administration of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course accreditation and compliance, including managing the firm’s video library, form creation and circulation, and attendance tracking.

• Assistwith the administration of firm policies.

• Collaborate with other administrative departments on L+PD programs and initiatives.

• Assistwith the creation and administration of the department budget, and tracking expenses against budget for attorney and professional staff budget accounts.

• Assistwith ad hoc L+PD team initiatives and projects, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Survey Monkey projects.

• Other administrative support to L+PD team as.

Who you are

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and word processing skills; ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with lawyers, managers, and staff.

• Strong work ethicand ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

• Creative and thoughtful self‑starter with excellent attention to detail.

• Proactive and collaborative approach to working with others.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent computer knowledge, including knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, plus the ability to learn and adapt to new software.