Professional Development And Recruiting Professional

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Professional Development and Recruiting Professional

The candidate will work closely with associates and Taft leadership, practice group chairs, partners, Professional Development, Strategy, Recruiting, Business Development, IT, and Operations. Advise associates and integrate attorneys with their respective offices, practice groups and client teams, collaborating with Taft’s various support and operations specialists to meet the needs of the practice groups and clients, and communicating regularly with attorneys regarding office and departmental needs and the progress of ongoing initiatives. Advise on matters related to associate evaluations, staffing assignments, recruitment, talent management, firm citizenship, integration, and cross-collaboration. Multi-faceted role that will support associates and associate-related strategies, goals, and objectives within assigned offices and/or practice groups. Guide and mentor associates with integration into the firm and throughout their various career stages. Assist with associate staffing, mentorship, feedback and retention. Implement and execute integration and development plans for associates. Monitor client, partner, and matter expectations; track workloads; and be mindful of associates’ strengths and goals. Maintain current knowledge of the firm’s policies and procedures with respect to attorney recruitment, orientation, work assignments, evaluations, mentor programs, and training and development with the objective to continuously obtain feedback on and evaluate these systems. Survey attorneys in practice groups and in firm management to identify professional development issues and to identify areas for training and provide information and feedback to the Director of Attorney Learning and Development. Develop strong relationships with associates as well as practice group leaders, partners and firm leadership to garner buy-in and ensure internal and external collaboration. Support practice group chairs and partners to strategically match associates to work opportunities with an eye toward achieving an equitable distribution of assignments consistent with client needs, associate goals, and the firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. Work with firm leadership, Recruiting, Strategy and the Director of Attorney Learning and Development to design and implement strategies and approaches for associate development that meet practice group and client needs. Facilitate and foster effective communication within the practice groups and administrative teams. Support firm-wide initiatives and programs designed to enhance associate development and retention. Work with Strategy Office, Project Management, IT, Business Development, Recruiting, Professional Development, General Counsel, Operations, HR, and other department teams as collaboration opportunities and needs arise. Frequent travel to designated offices. Participate in on-campus interviews and manage the Cincinnati summer program. Other duties as assigned. Juris Doctor degree is required. Should have 2+ years as a practicing lawyer in a law firm setting and 2+ years of career development experience. Prior experience in an operations, talent management, and/or project management role is a plus. Prior law firm experience is preferred. Former practicing attorney is preferred.

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Lisa Watson
200 Public Square Suite 3500
Cleveland
Ohio
United States 44114
Website : http://www.taftlaw.com