What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Development Manager, AmLaw25 position at Plona Partners?
Firm: AmLaw30
Position: Attorney Talent Development Manager
Salary: $170,000 - $225,000 with additional Bonus
Location: Midtown, Hybrid
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Builds professional relationships with the partners and establishes credibility as a trusted resource to support leadership goals, attorney development and inclusivity. Including, actively providing suggestions to address staffing issues, morale concerns, training programs, and development.
- Develops a professional relationship with each attorney, including an in-depth understanding of professional aspirations, experiences, strengths, development needs, and relevant personal circumstances.
- Recommends resources to address development needs and monitors progress.
- Works closely with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Associate Engagement, and Attorney Learning to support practice group and Firm initiatives.
- Manages associate and counsel evaluation process (e.g. collects feedback, prepares performance summaries, works with partners in determining department messages and participates in the face-to-face review meetings).
- Identifies and develops department training programs.
- Provides weekly practice status reports to practice department partners (staffing, absences, training, etc.)
- Organizes group events and team building activities using input from partners (e.g. Summer and Holiday events; Attorney Development Partner activity).
Experience/Education
- Bachelor's Degree, JD Preferred
- Minimum of five years of professional development experience in a professional services environment including a minimum of two years' experience with staffing and client/organizational support.
Salary : $170,000 - $225,000
