Specialist, Professional Development

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work closely with the NY-based PD team supporting attorneys in DC.
• Monitor attorneys’ availability and utilization, and assist with staffing attorneys as needed.
• Advise associates and counsel on professional development goals and progress.
• Work with the PD team to coordinate the performance evaluation process for DC associates and counsel.
• Track and facilitate the realization of Professional Development Priorities identified during year-end review process.
• Meet regularly with DC-based attorneys to monitor morale, answer questions, and address any concerns.
• Manage mentorship program for DC associates.
• Manage re-integration and conduct check-ins for attorneys returning from leave or secondment.
• Make recommendations for improving associate recruiting and retention.

Orientation & Integration of New and Lateral Attorneys

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

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with practice group leaders, knowledge management team and other PD managers to identify training needs and skill gaps and assist with organizing training programs to address those needs.
• Collaborate with DC office to organize regular practice group meetings and social 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 efficiently.
• Detail-oriented, organized and driven, with the desire to take ownership of projects and responsibilities, but to also work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Able to propose creative solutions to challenging problems.
• Able to maintain utmost discretion of confidential information.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Able to establish rapport and build relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders.
• Able to maintain professional composure in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced, multi-authority environment.
• Highly motivated, responsive and conscientious, with a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• Availability during standard office hours and the ability to respond to email promptly outside of standard office hours and on weekends is essential.
• Familiarity with Excel and comfortable creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations expected.

Education And/or Experience

• A minimum of three to five years’ post-graduate experience in a law firm or professional services organization expected.
• Familiarity with Litigation practice preferred.
• Experience collaborating with partners in a large law firm setting expected.

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 - $120,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range 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.