Wiley Rein LLP · 2 days ago
Professional Development Assistant
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $62K/yr
1+ years expWiley Rein LLP, a leading law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Professional Development Assistant to support the firm's learning and development programs. The role involves providing administrative and logistical support, coordinating training programs, and maintaining records related to professional development initiatives.
ConsultingGovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Melanese Marr-Thomas
Responsibilities
Provide administrative, logistical, and coordination support for learning and development programs for attorneys and professional staff
Assist with the administration of the firm’s learning management system, including entering program details, tracking registration and attendance, generating reports, and troubleshooting user issues
Assist with coordinating internal and external speakers, trainers, and facilitators, including scheduling and logistics
Support in-person, virtual, and hybrid training programs by coordinating conference rooms, technology, catering, and materials
Prepare and distribute training materials, evaluations, and post-program communications
Maintain firmwide training calendars and assist with internal communications related to learning and development initiatives
Provide coordination and administrative support for new associate mentoring program
Support professional development initiatives for attorneys and professional staff, including skills-based training, leadership development, and career development programs
Support relationships with external training vendors and professional development partners
Maintain organized records related to training programs, mentoring initiatives, and professional development activities
Assist with reporting, data entry, and tracking program participation and outcomes
Support Continuing Legal Education (CLE) compliance processes, including tracking attendance and maintaining accurate records
Assist with the preparation and delivery of e-learning content for on-demand learning programs
Maintain up-to-date professional development content on the firm intranet
Support additional Legal Talent and Human Resources initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in learning and development, professional development, human resources, or related function required
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of firm personnel
Ability to deliver work that is precise, thorough, and demonstrate strong attention to detail
Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize/coordinate deadlines and activities, and track progress of tasks
Ability to think critically and analytically in a deadline-driven environment
Possess integrity, good judgment, and sensitivity in handling sensitive matters with discretion
Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment
Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Flexibility to work beyond regular work hours on an as-needed basis
Preferred
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred
Experience with learning management systems or training platforms (e.g. viTraining) strongly preferred
Familiarity with LinkedIn Learning a plus
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug plan coverage
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contribution
Generous paid time off (PTO) package plus ten firm paid holidays
Access to state of the art on-site fitness facilities and locker rooms and wellness programming
Paid parental leave
Subsidized backup child/elder care
And more.
Company
Wiley Rein LLP
Founded in 1983, Wiley is a dominant presence in the nation’s capital.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Gross
Partner
Duane Pozza
Partner
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