Professional Development Events & Operations Lead

Cooley LLP; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

20 days PTO + 10 holidays + parental/f

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to support the PD team in planning and executing firmwide learning initiatives, including PD Academies and other learning programs.

You will manage calendars, coordinate end-to-end event logistics, handle registrations, on-site support, and collaborate with Marketing, Creative, and Technology to ensure smooth communications and technical readiness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct related experience (administrative, project coordination, or event coordination).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and firm applications like iManage.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; interest in AI and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain firmwide PD calendar for events and Academies.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for PD events and initiatives.
• Manage registrations, attendance, and rooming lists.
• Provide onsite event support, including check-in and materials.
• Liaise with Marketing, Creative, and Technology for communications and tech needs.
• Develop templates and tools for PD (invitations, agendas, checklists, forms).
• Standardize procedures across annual Academies.
• Process invoices and expenses; support budget tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes with templates and automation.
• All other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

iManage

Event coordination

Administrative coordination

Technical problem-solving

Overtime availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI and automation tools

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to support the PD team in planning and executing firmwide learning initiatives, including PD Academies and other learning programs.

You will manage calendars, coordinate end-to-end event logistics, handle registrations, on-site support, and collaborate with Marketing, Creative, and Technology to ensure smooth communications and technical readiness.