What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Professional Development & Attorney Training position at Weil Gotshal?
Weil seeks the best and brightest talent to join our Administrative Staff team. Our employees are the future of Weil so we invest in their training and development. Our 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 our attorneys in successfully meeting and exceeding client needs and are vital to the overall success of the Firm.
Job Description
The Sr. Manager, Professional Development and Attorney Training oversees the implementation of the educational curriculum for all Attorneys.
Primary Responsibilities and / or Essential functions :
- Supports and collaborates with the team overseeing the development, implementation and administration of programs created with the Professional Development Committee, including Mentoring, Associate Development Goals, CLE Training, and New Associate Orientation.
- Contributes to and occasionally lead in the development and implementation of special projects designed to improve professional development and the environment of associates, partners and counsel.
- Manages members of the Professional Development (PD) Team in NY and coordinate / communicate with all other PD contacts in the US and London.
- Manages CLE and skills training for Attorneys including development and implementation of legal skills training programs and non-legal skills initiatives e.g. business development, project management and other areas that enhance professionalism.
- Facilitates with the implementation of Associate Development Goals and align them with CLE / training programs offered to Associates.
- Administers the mentoring program, which includes developing policies, monitoring participation, mentoring assignments, and developing, coordinating and / or executing mentoring activities and events.
- Oversees the planning and execution of New Associate Orientation
- Oversees the maintenance of the PD website including CLE and training resources and opportunities, as well as marketing initiatives.
- Manages the PD budget and ensure that PD initiatives are on point with budgetary constraints and allocated expenses.
- Any additional responsibilities as required by management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Education / Certifications :
Estimated salary range is $195,000 - $220,000. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays. All decisions affecting employment at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran's status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $195,000 - $220,000