Professional Development Manager

For the Boston Office of a Mid-Sized, Boston-Based Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

• Support firm-wide litigation PD initiatives (Note: this role does not oversee staffing).
• Identify attorney development needs and create targeted training curricula, experience benchmarks, and career development resources.
• Own the annual attorney review process for litigation associates.
• Manage the attorney mentoring program for litigators, including mentor pairings, resources, training, and program improvements.
• Coach associates on career development, individual goals, feedback, and strategies for success at each stage of their careers.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or master’s degree in Education, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of PD experience or significant litigation practice experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to provide thoughtful guidance on sensitive development and performance matters.
• Strong coaching, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys and business professionals at all levels.
• Deep commitment to helping attorneys grow professionally and gain career-enhancing skills.

Salary: $151k-$184k

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