Position: Professional Development Manager
Comp Package: Base to $170K, Full Benefits, Bonus, 401K+ Match, etc.
Location: New York City
Responsibilities:
- Develop a professional relationship with partners and associates, including an in-depth understanding of professional aspirations, experiences, strengths, development needs, and relevant personal circumstances
- Monitor associate development to ensure associates are progressing along the practice area’s desired developmental trajectory and follow-up on development plans
- Assist in preparation of review messages and performance summaries; coordinate/attend associate and counsel review meetings and facilitate evaluation processes for the practice with the Attorney Development team
- Coordinate with Hiring Team on new hires, Summer Program, Rotating Associates, and mentor program
- Participate in defining the overall training agenda for practice area and coordinate training to meet identified development needs
- Work with staffing partner to ensure that each attorney is fully utilized within their area, having the opportunity to work on a variety of matters and with a variety of partners, while balancing development opportunities with client needs
- Ensure consistency of experiences and equitable distribution of assignments across the practice area. Monitor utilization and intervene as appropriate
- Manage information flow in the required systems and policy compliance, e.g., bar admission status updates, mentor assignments, time recording compliance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree; JD preferred
- 2+ years professional coaching/counseling experience a plus
- 5+ years of professional development experience at a professional services firm
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong influencing capabilities and sound judgment
- Proven project management skills
- Strong demonstrated leadership
- Ability to adhere to the highest process standards and stand firm on decisions
- Ability to work under pressure and conflicting circumstances
- Strong integrity, maturity, and fairness in dealing with people and confidential information