Attorney Professional Development Manager
Attorney Professional Development Manager
Category
Human Resources
Location
Washington, DC
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
$100000 - $115000
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Meet with associates regularly to discuss their workload, areas of interest and identify appropriate professional development opportunities
* Manage staffing of time-sensitive assignments to ensure excellence in client service and provide development opportunities for associates based on interests, availability and client needs
* Monitor associate workload with a view to ensuring equity and proper work levels, tracking billable, non-billable and pro bono hours
* Become familiar with attorney practice areas and keep abreast of changes within each practice
* Ensure the staffing database is updated on a weekly basis to facilitate monitoring of associate work levels
* Monitor and analyze utilization reports
* Monitor associate development and performance
* Assist partners and the Human Resources team with the associate feedback process by gathering and organizing feedback and guidance on associate performance
* Document feedback as directed, elevating issues to the Head of Professional Development - Americas as needed
* Coordinate Academy, departmental and practice area trainings
* Manage the Career Development Mentor program for the Houston and Washington, DC offices
* Partner with HR and Lateral Recruiting to ensure successful integration for all associates; assist in presenting professional development sessions for all incoming associates during orientation
* Assist with the administration and maintenance of Firm-sponsored CLE programs including in-house training programs
* Manage the Bar Admissions status for non-admitted lawyers in the Houston and Washington, DC offices
* Assist with the client secondment process for the Americas region
* Oversee the staffing process for the summer law clerks in the Americas region
* Arrange coaching engagements for lawyers in the Americas region, as needed
* Assist with the planning of new hire orientation for the Fall Law Clerks
* Organize associate related events and team building activities for the Houston and Washington, DC offices
* Maintain the Holiday/Out of Office tracker for the Litigation group to ensure that plans are in place for coverage
* Provide coverage for the CLE Compliance Specialist as needed
* Work on other assignments/projects/initiatives as assigned
Job Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES:
* 4-6 years of professional development/human resources experience in a professional services organization; law firm experience preferred
* Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines
* Strategic thinker and problem solver
* Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and growing environment
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Facility in making effective decisions using sound judgment
* Proven ability to work collaboratively and maintain strong internal working relationships
* Excellent organizational and client service skills
* Proficiency in MS Office (highly proficient in Excel)
* Ability to work outside the core business hours as needed
* Ability to travel to as needed (infrequent)