Legal Learning and Development Assistant - Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

 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 preparing training program materials, and ensure that they are kept updated on the Firm’s online resources.
• Publicize the Firm’s training resources within the New York office and other U.S. offices as needed.  Collaborate with talent teams, practice groups, and training contacts in other offices for multi-office programs and events.

 CLEs

• Issue CLE credits to lawyers, maintaining a general knowledge of 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 upon request.
• 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

Qualifications & experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment preferred.
• 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 and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Micron CE Manager and hosting Zoom events a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Zoom.

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.

At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community.  We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed.