The Legal Learning and Development Assistant will support the Learning and Development team on all administrative aspects and contribute to the training curriculum at the firm to ensure attorneys are equipped with skills to excel.

 Training Programs

• Assist in the planning, organization and execution of New Associate Orientation, Core Curriculum and other trainings, including sending out invitations, reminders and surveys, tracking attendance.
• Liaise with other Firm departments (e.g., catering, facilities, audio/video, IT) to schedule, plan and execute pre- and post-program logistics for both live in-person and online programming.
• Support the Legal Learning and Development Manager and other team personnel and attorneys in organizing training program materials, and ensure that they are kept updated on the Firm’s online resources.
• Liaise with the Attorney Development team to ensure that training programs are informed by annual associate reviews, staffing meetings and mentor debriefings.
• Draft training surveys, collect and analyze feedback.
• Publicize the Firm’s training resources within the Washington, D.C. office. 
• Liaise with training contacts in other offices for multi-office programs and events.

 CLEs

• Issue CLE credits to lawyers, maintaining an expertise in the CLE rules as needed.
• Manage eLearning materials on firm’s learning management system using Micron CE Manager.
• Publicize CLE opportunities (both internal and external) and assist in logistical planning of CLE programming.
• Monitor weekly arrivals and departures of lawyers and ensure that all relevant department files are updated to reflect status and developmental needs of current associates.
• General work and assistance on ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience a plus.
• Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Outlook and Zoom skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Comfortable troubleshooting technical challenges for example audio visual equipment and zoom.
• Strong events coordination and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, client service, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Exercises good judgment, has excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive. Able to work independently, plan ahead, push projects forward, meet deadlines and thrive in a face paced environment.
• Experience with Micron CE Manager a plus.

The estimated base salary for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This role is non-exempt meaning that it is overtime pay eligible.

Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Benefits

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