Professional Development Events & Operations Lead

Cooley LLP; Colorado; On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to join the Professional Development team in Colorado. The role focuses on planning and executing PD Academies and firmwide learning initiatives.

You will manage calendars, registrations, on-site logistics, and cross-department collaboration to ensure smooth events and programs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with an interest in AI-driven process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct related experience in admin/event coordination or similar roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and firm applications and ability to learn new tools.
• Experience handling registrations, logistics, budgeting, and confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in learning and applying AI/automation tools to streamline workflows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the firm-wide PD calendar for events and Academies; distribute updates.
• Coordinate scheduling and end-to-end logistics for PD events and initiatives.
• Manage registrations, attendance, and event rooming lists.
• Provide onsite event support including check-in and materials distribution.
• Liaise with Marketing, Creative, and Technology for communications, deliverables, and technical needs.
• Develop templates and tools for PD (invitations, agendas, checklists, evaluations).
• Standardize procedures across annual Academies; process invoices and expenses; support budget tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve recurring event processes using templates and automation.
• All other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Event coordination

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

iManage

Budget tracking

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

iManage

Automation tools

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to join the Professional Development team in Colorado. The role focuses on planning and executing PD Academies and firmwide learning initiatives.

You will manage calendars, registrations, on-site logistics, and cross-department collaboration to ensure smooth events and programs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with an interest in AI-driven process improvements.