Open Positions: Professional Staff

The Professional Development Coordinator supports the team of Professional Development with the day-to-day operations of attorney professional development, including but not limited to coordinating continuing legal education (CLE) programs and compliance, firm-wide training and development initiatives, mentorship programs, and the attorney performance evaluation process.

This role offers a hybrid work environment. It is an essential function that the employee be available to attend in-person meetings or to come to the office for other reasons when the need arises. This position requires the individual to reside in California and will have a designation to one of Hanson Bridgett's five office locations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and administer all continuing legal education (CLE) paperwork for both internal and external programming.
• Track and maintain CLE compliance for all California attorneys in the learning management system (LMS).
• Compile and distribute review materials while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Schedule and coordinate regular PD meetings, including onboarding meetings for new attorneys; PD meetings with Section Leaders and
• Practice Group Leaders; other department meetings and events as needed.
• Collaborate with the data analytics team to compile and analyze confidential reports on attorney performance and utilization.
• Respond to inquiries related to attorney performance metrics and workload.
• Maintain key departmental documents such as policies, rosters, intranet content, presentations, and reports.
• Conduct market research and prepare reports in multiple formats (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Partner with other firm departments, including IT, Recruiting, Marketing, and HR, to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Work closely with Recruiting, DEI, and HR teams on initiatives that promote a diverse, inclusive, and engaged workplace.

Required Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience supporting program execution in a professional setting.
• Detail-oriented with strong technical capabilities in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• High level of discretion and judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating continuing legal education (CLE) programs
• Experience with a learning management system (LMS) or CLE tracking database such as viDesktop

Salary

Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the range of $65,000 to $85,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable and will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to cultivate business with current and prospective clients.
• Conduct client, prospect, industry, competitor, and market research/analysis to inform targeted business development efforts.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of events, sponsorships, webinars and speaking engagements, including venue research, coordinating budget and logistics, drafting marketing communications (e.g. invitations, presentations, collateral), coordinating with vendors, program development, on-site support, tracking and follow up activities.
• Work with the firm’s communications team to effectively promote the successes of the attorneys, including identifying media, publishing, and speaking opportunities that align with the profile-raising objectives of the practices.
• Assist with the coordination of practice group blogs, including development of strategy and posting content.
• Identify cross-practice connections and opportunities for practices to increase internal visibility.
• Assist in the creation of high quality, tailored pitch materials, responses to RFPs, and client presentations.
• Assist with the development of legal directory and award submissions.
• Coordinate marketing expense approvals and help manage practice budgets.
• Handle InterAction-related functions—develop and maintain marketing lists and business development activities, research, reports, etc.
• Identify and respond to internal and external client inquiries in a timely manner and seek feedback/follow-up as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated, creative, and collaborative.
• Organized and attentive to detail.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects under pressure in a deadline-driven environment across assigned practices.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with teams to promote consistent and efficient workflow processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within the firm as well as external contacts.
• Ability to self-manage and work independently in a hybrid, and in-office setting.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential client information.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Proactive and able to remain flexible while delivering high quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree, with a course of study in business, finance, or marketing preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of marketing and business development experience, preferably within a law firm or a professional services organization.
• Strong project and process management experience.

Salary

Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the area of $105,000.00 to $115,000.00, and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable, and will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

This position provides advanced administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys specializing in labor and employment law. This role requires a proactive individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks, anticipate needs and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

This role is based in our Los Angeles office and in-person attendance is preferred and required at least 3 days a week. . On the occasional days when remote work is permitted, it must be agreed upon by the direct supervisor and assigned attorneys. It is an essential function of this role that the employee be available to attend in-person meetings, professional development sessions, or come to the office as needed.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals in the Labor and Employment practice group.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, discovery materials, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars efficiently, schedule client meetings, court appearances, and coordinate complex travel arrangements.
• Handle the filing and e-filing of legal documents in both federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
• Maintain, organize, and update case files, ensuring all documents are properly categorized and filed in a timely manner.
• Monitor and track deadlines, ensuring attorneys are fully prepared for court appearances, hearings, and depositions.
• Assist with billing processes, including time entry and tracking, and submission of attorney hours.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, managing communications on behalf of attorneys.
• Manage client interactions professionally, maintaining strict confidentiality and delivering exceptional client service.
• Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations, Excel reports, and other supporting materials for client meetings and internal use.
• Provide support on special projects, research assignments, and additional administrative tasks as requested.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of legal secretarial experience, preferably within labor and employment law or a related practice area.
• Expert knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures, with a focus on California law, including local, state, and federal courts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal technology platforms, such as document management systems, e-filing platforms, and billing software.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating excellent grammar, attention to detail, and the ability to craft clear, concise correspondence and documents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a collaborative team player when required.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability, with a high level of initiative in handling complex or unexpected tasks.
• Uphold a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion when dealing with sensitive information or high-profile cases.
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjust hours as necessary to meet business needs, particularly during critical deadlines or case preparation.

Salary

Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the area of $85,000.00 – $105,000.00, and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable, and will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.