Professional Development Events & Operations Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to join the Professional Development team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on planning and executing PD Academies and firmwide learning initiatives, with responsibilities spanning calendars, registrations, and onsite support.

The position requires strong event coordination and administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and firm tools, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct related experience (administrative, project coordination or event coordination).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and firm applications (e.g., iManage).
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Event coordination

Administrative support

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to join the Professional Development team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on planning and executing PD Academies and firmwide learning initiatives, with responsibilities spanning calendars, registrations, and onsite support.

The position requires strong event coordination and administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and firm tools, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.