Manager, Attorney Development & Training

New York, NY

Premier, global, law firm seeks the best and brightest talent to join our Administrative Staff team.  Their employees are the future of the Firm so they invest in their training and development.  The work environment embraces and encourages positive-minded professionals who seek to be challenged and acquire knowledge and skills in an atmosphere built on teamwork. Highly skilled and knowledgeable Administrative Staff assist their attorneys in successfully meeting and exceeding client needs and are vital to the overall success of the Firm.

Summary

Work jointly with Director of Attorney Development & Training to manage various professional development functions, including training programs, mentoring, professional development committee meetings, new associate orientation, special projects and other professional development programs.

Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential Functions

• Manage the Firm’s attorney mentoring program
• Manage and develop various departmental training programs, boot camps, workshop series, and seminars
• Attend professional development committee meetings and seek opportunities to further the goals and projects identified
• Serve as core member of New Associate Orientation planning and execution team
• Assist with associate focus groups/outreach, with the goal of applying feedback to PD programming
• Identify and implement new training opportunities; keep apprised of industry developments
• Acquire solid expertise in CLE rules
• Supervise assistant in maintaining mentoring database, workshop logistics and additional projects; supervise coordinator on special projects as needed
• Partner with Director to identify needs and goals to provide top professional development support to the firm’s attorneys
• Special projects as needed
• Any additional responsibilities as required by management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• JD with experience as a practicing attorney and a strong interest in professional development work or a learning & development professional with 7+ years of experience supporting or managing professional development programs for lawyers
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects with attention to detail
• A demonstrated ability and strong desire to work as part of a team in a demanding, client-centered legal services environment
• Ability to serve as a role model to junior staff through steady demeanor and enthusiastic attitude; helps to create an engaging and appealing team culture
• Consistently positive outlook with focus on proposing/finding solutions
• Strong interest in elevating programs and processes to the next level; willingness to apply creativity to accomplish these goals
• Strong understanding of CLE rules and procedure or willingness/ability to learn and apply rules
• Strong interest in carrying out team’s objectives in the context of the firm’s diversity & inclusion goals

Education/Certifications

• Bachelors’ degree required
• JD/practice experience a plus