Professional Development Specialist

Role Overview

• Work closely with the NY-based PD team supporting attorneys in DC
• Monitor attorneys’ availability and utilization, as well as assist with staffing attorneys as needed
• Advise associates and counsel on professional development goals and progress
• Work with the PD team to coordinate the performance evaluation process for DC associates and counsel
• Track and facilitate the realization of Professional Development Priorities identified during year-end review process
• Meet regularly with DC-based attorneys to monitor morale, answer questions, and address any concerns
• Manage mentorship program for DC associates
• Manage re-integration and conduct check-ins for attorneys returning from leave or secondment
• Make recommendations for improving associate recruiting and retention
• Collaborate with Recruiting and HR to conduct orientation for lateral attorneys
• Conduct regular check-ins with lateral attorneys
• Work with PD team to track admission to the DC bar
• Work with practice group leaders, knowledge management team and other PD managers to identify training needs and skill gaps

Requirements

• A minimum of three to five years’ post-graduate experience in a law firm or professional services organization expected
• Familiarity with Litigation practice preferred
• Experience collaborating with partners in a large law firm setting expected

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package