Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,200 attorneys in 18 offices: 13 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
The firm’s Professional Development (PD) team has an immediate, exciting opportunity for a service-oriented professional to join the team as a Professional Development Assistant. The role will be hybrid and based in Palo Alto.
The PD Assistant will provide administrative support for our industry-leading training and other professional development events and initiatives, including scheduling virtual and in-person classes, managing class and event materials, entering attendance data into our learning management system, tracking attendance at required compliance training, supporting in-person events, and handling other projects in support of the PD team.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for in-house training and onboarding programs, including scheduling; distributing materials; setting up classes for in-person, hybrid, and virtual programs; managing equipment requests; and communicating with presenters and attendees
- Coordinate Audio Visual (AV) and IT program needs, locally and globally
- Use, update and navigate the firm’s learning management systems to manage class details, track registrations, and enter CLE credits
- Edit and post class recordings to our on-demand learning platform
- Support our local, in-person training events, including preparing materials, scheduling presenters, and onsite support including event set-up
- Track attendance at required compliance training programs
- Assist with outside seminar registrations
- Update internal Professional Development web pages
- Assist with other projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with relevant work experience will be considered
- Minimum 1+ years of experience in a professional environment preferred
- Possess strong attention to detail
- Takes initiative and ownership of assigned tasks
- Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Dependable, proactive and collaborative member of the team
- Demonstrated high standards of professional conduct and shows good judgment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with audio visual tools and learning management systems (preferred)
The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: $24.52 – $33.17 per hour.
The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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