Professional Development Manager

For the Washington, DC or Boston Office of a Dynamic International Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with Director of Professional Development to assess needs, create programs, and implement the next level of attorney core skills training; define metrics and evaluate training ROI;
• Collaborate with designated department and practice group leaders to codify experience benchmarks; team with staffing partners to ensure more equitable and developmental staffing; identify learning opportunities and recommend augmented legal skills;
• Provide confidential coaching for associates on work and career issues and strategies for success; work with associates on individual career development and training plans;
• Facilitate designated department attorney feedback and review processes; codify attorney strengths and skill gaps to drive PD planning;
• Collaborate with Legal Recruiting, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Human Resources on initiatives that foster a diverse and inclusive culture and promote overall engagement;
• Monitor external trends and best practices in attorney professional development, including on attorney career paths, staffing, mentoring, feedback, training, and compensation.

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years of professional development/training experience within the legal industry or professional services firm;
• Innovative thinker; creative problem solver;
• Excellent interpersonal, team, and verbal and written communications skills; works effectively and collaboratively at all levels;
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects at once, realign priorities as needed, and drive projects to successful completion;
• BA/BS required; JD preferred or MS in Education, Organizational Development, or related field.