Director Of Professional Development

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Director of Professional Development
The candidate will lead the Firm’s efforts in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the Firm’s program of attorney professional development. Work with the Firm’s Executive Committee and Chairs of the Attorney Mentoring and Development. The committee continually identifies and assesses the professional development needs of the Firm’s lawyers as well as experience gaps that may be addressed through professional development and continuing legal education. Lead the Firm’s mentorship program, including working with the Firm’s Executive Committee to designate and update mentor assignments and work with the Firm’s Attorney Mentoring and Development Committee to develop and implement mentor training guidelines and initiatives. Plan and implement internal training programs and strategies to assist new attorneys with respect to integration within the Firm. Participate in exit interviews of departing attorneys to assess reasons for departure and lessons to be learned from the same. Assist the Firm’s Executive Committee, Practice Group Leaders, mentors, and mentees with respect to mentoring, performance issues, coaching, and career development guidelines, and providing timely feedback to the appropriate parties (for example, to the Firm’s Managing Partner for use in annual reviews). Attend Firm meetings that involve the responsibilities described above and serve as a member of any firm committee whose function affects these responsibilities. Should have a Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree required, and a J.D. degree is preferred, with at least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience with a law firm or other legal professional service organization; experience in attorney professional development and in curriculum development; ability to identify creative opportunities to enhance Firm processes; high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills so as to be able to work well with employees at all levels within and outside of the organization and maintain all information in the strictest of confidence; ability to balance multiple projects with strong time management skills.

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