- Company: Cooley
- Location: Santa Monica, California
- Salary: $63,440–$93,600/yr
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cooley.com/index.aspx- Founded 1920
SEC filings mentioning "Cooley": 10,000+ — search EDGAR
262 employees covered under a retirement plan (2015 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 5493007ZOQO824EPOQ90, US) — via GLEIF
Cooley LLP is a U.S. international law firm founded in 1920 and based in Palo Alto, with offices worldwide. Practice areas span corporate, litigation, IP, fund formation, life sciences, clean tech, real estate, financial services, and related regulatory work.
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Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator at Cooley - Santa Monica, California
The Opportunity
Cooley is seeking a Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This role involves coordinating professional development events and providing essential logistical support for various operations.
Your Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and execute professional development events in collaboration with the Professional Development Team.
- Manage event logistics, including venue coordination, catering arrangements, and vendor communications.
- Ensure all necessary documentation is prepared and distributed to participants and stakeholders.
- Oversee registration processes for events, ensuring accurate data entry and participant management.
- Support the team in developing and implementing strategies to enhance professional development initiatives.
What You Bring
- Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Experience in event planning or related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with project management tools and software.
About the Company
Cooley is a leading law firm known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Our Professional Development Team focuses on providing our attorneys with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed in their careers. As part of this team, you will be at the heart of our efforts to support continuous learning and professional growth.
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Working in Santa Monica, California
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The role is based in Santa Monica, California, California. California sits on the Pacific Coast and is the most populous U.S. state, with coastal metro areas that support large professional-services employers.
California is a U.S. state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, and Nevada and Arizona to the east; it also shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With over 39 million residents across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the largest U.S. state by population and third-largest by
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 206,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in California: 10.7% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in California: $16.90/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in California: $86,110 — via FRED
Home prices in California (year over year): +1.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Los Angeles County: $87,760 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Los Angeles County: 31 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Los Angeles County: Drove Alone (65%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Los Angeles County: 93% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Charmont Apartments, listed 1996 (837m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 66°F / low 57°F year-round (summers around 69°F, winters around 51°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $2,085/mo · $2,601/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 37m (121 ft)
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Build the skills for this role
Prioritize event operations, vendor and budget tracking, stakeholder communication, and comfort with calendaring and basic reporting tools used in professional-services settings. No certification resources were provided for this listing.
Prepare examples of end-to-end event delivery, last-minute logistics fixes, and coordinating across busy attorneys or partners. Expect questions on prioritization, vendor oversight, and how you measure event success in a professional-development context.
Best fit for organized coordinators who enjoy live event ops inside a law-firm or professional-services environment and can support Cooley’s Santa Monica office with reliable, detail-heavy execution.
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Listing facts
- Role Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator
- Employer Cooley
- Location Santa Monica, California
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $63,440–$93,600/yr
- Posted August 21, 2026
- Apply by September 21, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (259 words)
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