Professional Development Manager

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Professional Development Manager to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid).  In this position, you will work closely with practice and firm leaders to ensure a full range of training, performance management, on-boarding, engagement, and staffing activities are implemented in the given practice area(s).  You will work within the Global Attorney Development team and collaborates with the members of Attorney Development and other departments to facilitate the successful implementation of the Firm's attorney development objectives at the practice level. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Builds professional relationships with the partners and establishes credibility as a trusted resource to support leadership goals, attorney development and inclusivity. Including, actively providing suggestions to address staffing issues, morale concerns, training programs, and development.
• Develops a professional relationship with each attorney, including an in-depth understanding of professional aspirations, experiences, strengths, development needs, and relevant personal circumstances.
• Recommends resources to address development needs and monitors progress.
• Works closely with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Associate Engagement, and Attorney Learning to support practice group and Firm initiatives.
• Manages associate and counsel evaluation process (e.g. collects feedback, prepares performance summaries, works with partners in determining department messages and participates in the face-to-face review meetings).
• Identifies and develops department training programs.
• Collaborates with partners to ensure utilization is equitable, including exposure to a variety of matters and partners, and consistent with client needs.
• Coordinates work assignments with other practice groups.
• Tracks vacation schedules to ensure that plans are in place for coverage.
• Provides weekly practice status reports to practice department partners (staffing, absences, training, etc.)
• Organizes group events and team building activities using input from partners (e.g. Summer and Holiday events; Attorney Development Partner activity).
• Encourages attendance at Firm and department functions and programs.
• Works on a variety of ad hoc projects as needed.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Applies professional interpersonal and collaborative skills to develop and maintain relationships
• Demonstrates a service-oriented approach
• Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Word, WebEx, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands, projects and priorities
• Proven project management skills involving setting goals and achieving results
• Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and conflicting circumstances
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment
• Strong interest and experience in professional development
• Strong demonstrated leadership
• Flexibility to travel as needed
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's Degree, JD Preferred
• Minimum of five years of professional development experience in