Professional Development Events & Ops Specialist

Cooley LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to support the Professional Development team in planning and executing PD Academies and firmwide learning initiatives. You will manage calendars, registrations, onsite support, and cross-functional communications to ensure seamless events.

The role requires 2+ years in administrative or event coordination, proficiency in Microsoft Office and iManage, and a willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct related experience (administrative, project coordination or event coordination)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and firm applications; strong technical problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and end-to-end logistics for PD events and initiatives (including PNC/SC)
• Manage registrations, attendance, and event rooming lists
• Provide onsite event support including check-in, materials distribution, speaker support, and issue resolution
• Liaise with Marketing, Creative, and Technology to coordinate event communications and technical requirements
• Develop templates and tools for PD (invitations, agendas, checklists, and evaluation forms)
• Standardize procedures across annual Academies
• Process invoices and expenses; support budget tracking

Skills

Microsoft Office

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

iManage

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to support the Professional Development team in planning and executing PD Academies and firmwide learning initiatives. You will manage calendars, registrations, onsite support, and cross-functional communications to ensure seamless events.

The role requires 2+ years in administrative or event coordination, proficiency in Microsoft Office and iManage, and a willingness to work overtime as needed.