Professional Development Manager
For the DC Office of a Global Law FirmResponsibilities include:
- Provide confidential, individualized professional development coaching to associates to help with goal setting, professional challenges, and general brainstorming; lead group coaching meetings with new associates;
- Manage fall and lateral associate on-boarding and integration processes for Washington, D.C. office (e.g., buddy and mentor pairings, orientations);
- Oversee the offices’ formal mentor programs, including: coordinating annual program launches; planning and coordinating periodic Mentor Program events; facilitating ongoing mentor group assignments; and creating resources to support mentor goals;
- Conduct monthly associate check-in calls, assist expecting and new parents with on-ramping, off-ramping, and adjusting to parenthood, provide support to attorneys on flex-time schedules, and conduct informal check-ins with other associates;
- Identify training programs to address evolving associate needs and requests, and work with partners and internal colleagues to develop appropriate content; work closely with office partners in the orchestration and refinement of annual programs;
- Provide management, coaching and career development guidance to the East Coast-based Professional Development Coordinator and Professional Development Assistant.
Qualifications include:
- 5+ years’ experience as an associate in a global law firm preferred, with a proven track record of involvement in recruiting, mentoring, training and associate programs;
- JD required; formal training as a coach a plus, but not required;
- Integrity to handle sensitive and highly confidential information with utmost care;
- Established project management skills, event planning, and program design experience.; demonstrated ability to make continued progress on long-term projects;
- Ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels of the firm, including taking the initiative to meet and maintain positive relationships with attorneys and staff;
- Comfort with public speaking.
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