Talent Development Assistant

Beveridge & Diamond PC•Washington, DC

5d•$50,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Beveridge & Diamond, PC, the foremost national corporate environmental law firm, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Development Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Talent team. This role plays a key part in supporting firmwide attorney and business professional development initiatives, performance management cycles, and internal systems. The Talent Development Assistant will collaborate closely with departments including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging, Recruiting, HR, Marketing & Business Development, IT, and Beveridge & Diamond University (BDU) to support development experiences that align with the firm’s strategic priorities. At Beveridge & Diamond, we do not just practice environmental law—we define it. With more than 170 lawyers across seven U.S. offices and a legacy spanning five decades, we are The Environmental Law Firm. We combine the sophistication and reach of larger firms with the focus and agility of a boutique, counseling the world’s largest companies, industry associations, and municipalities on complex and rapidly evolving environmental issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
1–2 years of administrative or professional services experience, preferably in a law firm or legal talent setting.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated proactive organizational skills and consistent follow-through on assignments and deadlines.
Strong proofreading skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and professional written communications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and anticipate team needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professional demeanor, discretion, and a team-oriented mindset.
Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment, particularly when handling confidential or sensitive matters in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work occasional overtime during busy periods or events, with supervisor approval.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update training calendars and track program milestones to ensure deadlines are met.
Schedule and coordinate in-house and external training programs, including setup on platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Prepare and distribute CLE documentation (e.g., sign-in sheets, evaluation forms, certificates of attendance).
Track participant engagement and collect program evaluation data.
Compile and summarize program feedback for leadership review.
Maintain CLE records in Intellek, including inputting CLE credits, tracking attendance, and generating reports.
Support the administration of the Firm’s e-learning platforms, including uploading training content to the intranet or learning systems as needed.
Maintain and update program documentation, templates, and resource libraries.
Build and maintain the Firm’s internal library/archive of professional development programs, ensuring these materials are readily available for on-demand viewing or other uses, as appropriate.
Support the tracking of evaluation timelines, participation, and status reports throughout each cycle.
Track evaluation cycle deadlines and send reminders to stakeholders.
Prepare materials and organize documentation for performance review meetings.
Assist in compiling evaluation summaries and follow-up documentation.
Assist in maintaining and organizing documents related to attorney and business professional performance evaluations using PerformYard, the Firm’s performance management system.
Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of performance materials.
Support data entry, list management, and reporting in platforms such as Intellek and PerformYard.
Generate and maintain routine reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, surveys, and summaries related to talent metrics and learning engagement for leadership.
Conduct periodic data audits to ensure system accuracy.
Assist with user support and troubleshoot basic system inquiries.
Support implementation logistics for new learning tools and resources.
Prepare internal communications, meeting materials, agendas, and presentation decks for Talent initiatives.
Draft internal communications related to training initiatives and development programming.
Draft internal newsletters, announcements, and other written correspondence on behalf of the Talent Team.
Maintain and update internal development resources (intranet, shared folders, newsletters).
Organize and maintain shared Talent Team files and folders for streamlined access and version control.
Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and coordinate logistics for development events and team projects.
Process expense reimbursements and handle financial tracking for Talent Team leadership.
Coordinate cross-functional communications with HR, Recruiting, and DEIB as directed.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and provide administrative support across the full scope of Talent Development initiatives.
Assist with additional team projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to pivot as emergency projects and unexpected priorities arise.