Overview

Manager of Professional Development for top tier global law firm client in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role. The Manager role is focused on all facets of lawyer professional development and in guiding professional development strategies firm wide. Duties: Assist in identifying associate career development needs. Manage execution of programs relating to attorney career development. Assist associates with integration issues, explaining firm resources, successfully managing interpersonal conflicts, and addressing career advancement questions. Provide confidential guidance to attorneys on career growth and development, including career planning, time and project management, work/life balance, and next professional career steps. Welcome new associates to the firm and provide them with available resources. Provide support to Management regarding associate needs including staffing/utilization. Provide ongoing analysis of workloads. Identify individual associate training gaps and propose solutions. Maintain relationships within the firm at all levels, establishing a reputation as a trusted advisor for career advice/guidance. Oversee performance evaluation processes in coordination with Directors, focusing on the Senior Associate and Counsel Evaluation processes, working with the Evaluation Committee. Oversee attorney personnel change processes. Collaborate with Directors of Professional Development to develop a system for measuring the effectiveness and ROI of coaching programs, using data-driven insights. Implement strategies to create a pipeline of external opportunities for associates. Assist Director with DC budget for initiatives. Manage junior members of the Professional Development team in DC office. Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree or a J.D. preferred. Must have at least five years of career development experience in legal, consulting, or other professional services organizations. Proven success developing/managing career development functions in a multi-office environment. Thorough understanding of best practices in professional development/career development. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail. Salary range is $118k – $178k plus bonus and generous benefits package.