Professional Development Assistant

US Offices & Unit; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Professional Development Assistant to support the PD Department across multiple offices in a hybrid setup. The role includes coordinating programs, maintaining calendars, and assisting with budgets and vendor communications.

Located in Philadelphia, Boston, or Washington DC, the position emphasizes administrative excellence, collaboration with the Senior Manager, and the ability to manage multiple training initiatives with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college.
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning PD programs and logistics for virtual and live events.
• Processes department invoices and tracks budgets alongside the Sr. Manager.
• Maintains training calendars and schedules internal and external meetings.
• Provides logistical support for practice group training and events.

Skills

Administrative support

Budget tracking

Event logistics

Training coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Professional Development Assistant. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Professional Development, the Professional Development Assistant will be responsible for providing analytical and administrative support to the firm’s Professional Development Department, including the Department’s Sr. Director, by assisting in the overall planning, coordination and administration of the firm’s attorney development initiatives, policies, programs, and functions. This position can sit in any of the following office locations: Philadelphia, Boston or Washington DC and follows a hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning of firm professional development (PD) programs, including coordination and program logistics for virtual and live programs, preparation of materials, maintenance of rosters, and other general administrative support.
• Processes departmental invoices and credit card statements and working closely with the Sr. Manager, maintains and tracks program and department budgets.
• Maintains training calendars and schedules internal and external meetings as needed.
• Works closely with PD program lead(s) to provide support for in-person events, including but not limited to, maintaining rosters, monitoring travel arrangements, assembly and printing of materials, upkeep of program records, packing and shipping of materials, etc.
• Works with PD team members to coordinate and provide logistical support for practice group training efforts, including but not limited to, development and maintenance of group training pages and resources, reporting and analyzing training metrics (including maintenance of training information within the firm’s learning management system), and updating training materials.
• Edits and posts practice group and firmwide training videos for inclusion in training library on intranet site.
• Coordinates with representatives in various practices, departments and offices to provide logistical support for firmwide professional skills training, including communication with vendors and consultants.
• Coordinates and processes CLE requests for firm-sponsored programs, including internal practice group training.
• Coordinates logistics and executives on administrative aspects of other PD projects and initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university.

A minimum of one year of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications and Requirements

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technology.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and contribute new ideas.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm management and staff.
• Capability to exercise sound judgment and work well under pressure.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to deal with confidential information.

Salary and Compensation

For positions in Washington, DC, the salary range for this position is: $55,500.00 - $88,800.00. For positions in Boston, MA, the salary range for this position is: $53,200.00 - $85,150.00. The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Employment Terms

If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will" position and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.

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