Attorney Training

Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a Professional Development Manager to collaborate with practice and firm leadership in developing, implementing and overseeing professional development, onboarding, Associate attorney engagement, performance management and staffing/utilization objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with practice and firm leadership in developing, implementing and overseeing professional development, onboarding, Associate attorney engagement, performance management and staffing/utilization objectives
• Develop relationships with individual Associates identify strengths and understand career goals and professional development needs
• Build relationships with partners and serve as a trusted advisor to meet professional development, staffing and practice morale objectives
• Identify and recommend resources to meet professional development requirements
• Work closely with colleagues across various teams to support practice objectives
• Oversee the performance management evaluation process for Associates including but not limited to, soliciting feedback, conducting face-to-face meetings and preparing written performance reviews
• Collaborate with partners and practice leadership on staffing and utilization initiatives ensuring Associates are exposed to a variety of matters and partners while meeting client needs
• Identify, develop and manage various training programs
• Coordinate staffing and work assignments across multiple practice groups as necessary
• Oversee and track Associate vacation schedules to ensure proper staffing to meet client needs
• Compile weekly status reports for practice leaders and partners
• Evaluate and organize team building activities and practice events
• Complete special projects as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• JD preferred
• 5+ years of professional development experience with demonstrated staffing and staff utilization experience
• Prior law firm professional development experience strongly preferred, but will consider candidates with a JD or prior legal practice experience coming from the consulting or education industry
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and managing professional development and training programs
• Ability to thrive in a demanding fast-paced professional services environment
• Advanced project management skills
• Highly motived and outgoing with proven ability to interact with and influence people effectively
• Proficient MS Office skills
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours as required
• Some travel required
• 4 days in office, 1 day remote schedule

Our elite global Law Firm is seeking to recruit a hands-on Learning and Development Manager to oversee the creation and delivery of attorney learning, development and training programs and to assist in managing day-to-day operations of the training department.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the creation and delivery of attorney learning, development and training programs
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the training department
• Identify, qualify and manage external vendor relationships, as well as the negotiation of vendor contracts in coordination with the general counsel’s office
• Actively participate in the delivery of training programs
• Manage onsite and offsite learning events including program logistics and employee supervision
• Lead learning orientations for new associates
• Coordinate with senior management on bar admission compliance and registration and approve attorney bar expenses
• Collaborate with CLE team to align programming credits
• Oversee the workflow of junior team members and assist the senior manager with performance reviews
• Analyze, recommend and implement best practices and process improvements
• Develop long-term strategic plans and set goals for the department
• Mentor, coach and train junior members and resolve any team issues that arise

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of learning and development or attorney training experience at a large global law firm
• 2+ years of supervisory/managerial experience
• Ability to travel as required
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and industry software programs
• Highly motivated and creative problem solving skills