Professional Development Events Coordinator

Cooley LLP

Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator supporting Cooley’s firmwide legal-learning programs. Coordinating Academies, events, logistics, communications and operational processes.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $31 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in event coordination, project management, and administrative support, with a strong focus on process improvement and the use of technology to enhance efficiency. Capable of managing logistics, communications, and documentation while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event CoordinationProject ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyTechnical Problem-SolvingAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Event Logistics ManagementRegistration ManagementBudget TrackingInvoice ProcessingTemplate Development

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsJudgmentConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteIManageAutomation ToolsEvent Management Software

Industry Keywords

Professional Services FirmContinuous ImprovementProcess StandardizationEvent SupportAdministrative Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the firmwide Professional Development calendar for PD events and Academies
Distribute timely updates and changes
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, deliverables and technical requirements
Develop and maintain PD templates and tools, including tip sheets, invitations, agendas, checklists and evaluation forms
Standardize procedures across annual Academies
Process invoices and expenses
Support department budget tracking and documentation
Identify opportunities to improve recurring event and administrative processes through standardized workflows, templates, documentation, approved technology and automation tools
Perform all other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

What you’ll need

After orientation at Cooley LLP, proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Available to work overtime, as required
2+ years of direct related experience in administrative, project coordination or event coordination experience
Technical problem-solving abilities
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience working in a professional services firm preferred
Interest in learning and applying firm-approved AI and automation tools preferred
Excellent attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities
Strong judgment
Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects and client data
High level of professionalism
Continuous improvement mindset and curiosity for improving processes, adopting new technologies and creating efficient, scalable ways of working

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
Firm-paid AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Detailed benefit orientation
Competitive compensation