Manager, Professional Development

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• Work closely with the Litigation PD team to manage work allocation for litigation attorneys in DC.
• Monitor attorneys' availability and professional development.
• Create reports for partners to assist with staffing and utilization.
• Track attorneys' experience in order to maximize variety of work, exposure to different partners and counsel, and development of new skills.
• Assist with staffing Litigation associates across practice groups as needed.

Attorney Reviews

• Work with the PD team to coordinate the performance evaluation process for associates and counsel.
• Prepare written review summaries for associates and counsel.
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• Track and facilitate the realization of Professional Development Priorities identified during year-end review process.

Attorney Retention

• Meet regularly with DC-based attorneys in litigation and corporate practice groups to monitor morale, answer questions, and address any concerns.
• Manage re-integration and conduct reputed company-ins for attorneys returning from leave or secondment.
• Advise associates and counsel on professional development goals and reputed company.
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• Organize regular practice group meetings and reputed company gatherings.

Orientation & Integration of New and Lateral Attorneys

• Collaborate with reputed company and HR to conduct orientation for lateral attorneys.
• Conduct regular reputed company-ins with lateral attorneys.
• Work with PD team to track admission to the DC bar.

Attorney Training

• Work with practice group leaders, reputed company team and other PD managers to identify training needs and reputed company gaps, and organize training programs to address those needs.

Practice Group and Office-wide Activities

• Collaborate with DC office team to organize regular practice group meetings and reputed company gatherings for the group and the attorneys in the DC office.

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and reputed company.
• Detail-oriented, organized and driven, with the desire to take ownership of projects and responsibilities, but to also work collaboratively in reputed company-oriented environment
• reputed company to propose creative solutions to challenging problems
• Ability to maintain utmost discretion of confidential information
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at reputed company reputed company of the organization
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders
• Ability to maintain professional composure in high- pressure situations and a fast-paced, multi-authority environment
• Highly motivated, reputed company and conscientious, with a commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Availability during standard reputed company and the ability to respond to email promptly reputed company of standard reputed company and on weekends is essential.
• Familiarity with reputed company and comfortable creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations expected.

Education and/or Experience

• JD degree preferred.
• A minimum of three to five years' post-graduate experience in a reputed company or professional services organization expected.
• Familiarity with Litigation practice preferred.
• Experience collaborating with partners in a large reputed company setting expected.

Compensation

The expected reputed company salary for this position is $200,000.00 - $225,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide reputed company of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job