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Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator

Cooley · Santa Monica, Los Angeles County

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Interview prep

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.

Fit summary

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.

Day in the role

As Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator at Cooley in Santa Monica, you would plan and run attorney and staff learning events, manage logistics and vendors, track attendance and budgets, and keep operations calendars, materials, and onsite support running smoothly for a busy law-firm professional-development program.

Skills to emphasize

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.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing marks the position as on-site in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County.

What does Cooley do?

Cooley is an international law firm with corporate, litigation, IP, and related practice areas serving clients across technology and other industries.

What background helps most?

Event coordination, operations support, and experience working with professional or legal stakeholders are the clearest matches for this title.

Company facts (cached)

Website: cooley.com/index.aspx

Cooley LLP is an American international law firm, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with offices worldwide. The firm's practice areas include corporate, litigation, intellectual property, fund formation, public markets, employment, life sciences, clean technology, real estate, financial services, retail, regulatory and energy.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Professional Development Events and Operations Coordinator at Cooley - Santa Monica, Los Angeles County 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. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Please ensure all required fields are filled out accurately for consideration.

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