Professional Development Manager

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Professional Development Manager for top tier global law firm in Washington, DC. *This is a hybrid position with some in office work. This role is responsible for providing coaching/professional development to associates and varying levels of lawyers. This includes career planning/management, time/project management, and work/life balance transitions. The ideal candidate has a coaching certificate, a JD (highly preferred). Five years plus current law firm professional development experience is a must.
Responsibilities: Provide confidential advice/coaching to DC attorneys of all levels of seniority regarding career growth and development, including career planning/management, time and project management, work/life balance, transitions to/from leaves and potential next steps in their professional careers. Meet with DC associates to welcome them to the firm and provide them with professional development resources. Provide support to Directors regarding associate needs including staffing/utilization. Provide ongoing analysis of workloads; track skills and experiences needed to make recommendations on staffing needs. Identify individual associate training gaps and propose solutions. In collaboration with the Director of Professional Development, oversee administration of performance evaluation processes for associates in the DC office. Establish a reputation as a trusted advisor for career advice and guidance. Collaborate with Directors of Professional Development to develop a system for measuring the effectiveness and ROI of coaching programs, utilizing data-driven insights to inform strategy. Work with the Pro Bono team to promote associate involvement in rotations and other developmental opportunities. Collaborate with other Professional Development teams across offices on associate satisfaction surveys. Assist Director with DC departmental budget for initiatives.
Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required, JD preferred, with a minimum of five years of law firm career development experience. Prior experience integrating coaching disciplines. Demonstrated success establishing and managing career development functions in a national or international, multi-office environment. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Salary is commensurate with experience, generous benefits package.