Senior Manager of Professional Development
One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 US
Job Description
- Oversee the development, design, and delivery of firm-wide legal training for associates, of counsel, patent agents, and summer associates, to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.
- Work with firm leaders to identify professional development needs and create and implement training solutions.
- Design and implement career development trainings that focus on soft skills, consisting of annual Transitions Training retreats for our junior, mid-level, and senior associates.
- Identify and work with internal experts and external training providers to conceptualize professional skills and clinic-based training content and customize for firm needs
- Integrate the firm’s core competencies into professional development efforts.
- Ensure the firm is in compliance with all CLE requirements.
- Identify and implement new learning strategies, such as e-learning programming.
- Meet with new lateral associates and patent agents as part of the firm’s integration efforts.
- Work with firm leadership to ensure on-the-job training is consistent, developmentally appropriate, and aids in the advancement of associate skills.
- Collaborate with team members, firm leaders, partners, associates, and other administrative departments to ensure successful and relevant programming.
- Lead a team of professional development professional, providing training, guidance, and opportunities for further development.
- Monitor and implement current trends and best practices in professional development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. JD or advanced degree in a relative field is highly preferred.
- 7+ or more years of experience in professional development, preferably within a law firm or professional services industry.
- Prior experience managing staff is required.
The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.