Strategic PD Events & Operations Coordinator

Cooley LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to join the Professional Development team in Seattle. The role focuses on coordinating PD events and providing logistics and operational support for firmwide learning initiatives including PD Academies.

The candidate will manage calendars, registrations, and onsite support, collaborating with Marketing, Creative, and Technology, and will develop templates and standardized workflows to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative, project coordination, or event coordination experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage and firm applications.
• Available to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain firmwide PD calendar for events and Academies; share updates promptly.
• 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, speaker support, and issue resolution.
• Liaise with Marketing, Creative, and Technology to coordinate event communications and technical deliverables.
• Develop and maintain templates and tools for PD (invitations, agendas, checklists, and evaluations).
• Standardize procedures across annual Academies.
• Process invoices and expenses; support department budget tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve recurring event and administrative processes using standardized workflows and automation.
• All other duties as assigned or required

Skills

Microsoft Office

iManage

Firm applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI/Automation tools

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to join the Professional Development team in Seattle. The role focuses on coordinating PD events and providing logistics and operational support for firmwide learning initiatives including PD Academies.

The candidate will manage calendars, registrations, and onsite support, collaborating with Marketing, Creative, and Technology, and will develop templates and standardized workflows to improve efficiency.