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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
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