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Position Summary : The Professional Development Manager will manage all aspects of professional development for mid-level and senior associates in the Litigation practice group. Essential and typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support staffing partners in our White Collar, Antitrust, Civil Litigation, and IP Litigation practice areas, focusing primarily on White Collar and Antitrust.
• Advise 4th – senior associates in the litigation department and assist with staffing 1st - 3rd-year associates as needed
• Monitor associates' availability and professional development.
• Create reports for litigation partners to assist with staffing and utilization
• Coordinate with Special Counsel for Pro Bono to ensure that Pro Bono matters are staffed promptly and efficiently. Associate Reviews
• Coordinate the performance evaluation process for litigation associates and counsel.
• Prepare written review summaries for all mid-level and senior litigation associates.
• Provide oral summary reports on associates and counsel during review meetings and help identify performance issues and training needs. Orientation & Integration of New and Lateral Associates
• Conduct orientation for first-year and lateral litigation associates.
• Manage the Career Advisor Program, making associate/partner matches, developing social and other programs to support the program, tracking participation among partners and associates.
• Meet regularly with all mid-level and senior associates to monitor morale, answer questions, and address any concerns. Associate Retention
• Analyze exit interview responses and data; suggest responsive measures as appropriate.
• Make recommendations for improving associate recruiting and retention.
• Organize regular social gatherings for litigation associates Associate Training
• Create and or track associates’ experience in order to maximize the variety of work, exposure to different partners and senior associates, and development of new skills.
• Work with Litigation Training Committee and other PD managers to organize training programs and see through to execution.

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Able to propose creative solutions to challenging problems.
• Determination and the ability to project confidence essential.
• Familiarity with Excel and comfortable creating and presenting PowerPoint and other presentations upon request expected.
• Must have excellent leadership skills and be able to inspire confidence among associates and firm leaders.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of personnel and other sensitive matters is critical as well as having availability during normal office hours and responsiveness to email after hours and on weekends is expected.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, JD preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with collaborating with partners in a large law firm setting expected.