Senior Manager Of Attorney Development

2 months ago


Denver, Colorado, United States Perkins Coie LLP Full time

Job Description:
Perkins Coie is seeking a qualified, dynamic individual to play an integral
role in the firm's legal talent development efforts supporting the
evaluation and development of associates, counsel, non-partnership track
attorneys, and patent agents as the Senior Attorney Development Manager.
Reporting to the Director of Attorney Development, the position also
collaborates closely with talent advisors, practice directors/managers,
the diversity and inclusion team, the compensation team, HR counsel, and
others to ensure a positive and inclusive experience as it relates to
learning, development, integration, evaluation, and promotion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able
to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.
Performance Evaluation
Oversee the evaluation, feedback, and promotion processes for
associates, counsel, non-partnership track attorneys, and patent agents.
Ensure evaluations are delivered in a timely, fair, and equitable process.
Manage, implement, and document policies, procedures, and practices
related to the evaluation, feedback, and promotion processes. Develop and
recommend policies, procedures, and practices as necessary, including
revisions to the evaluation, self-evaluation, and related materials.
Integrate professional and legal skills competencies into the evaluation,
feedback, and promotion processes.
Manage and draft communications related to the evaluation, feedback, and
promotion processes. Problem-solve and respond to questions about these
processes from all stakeholders. Serve as a liaison to practice group
chairs, subgroup leaders, office managing partners, talent advisors,
practice directors/managers, the diversity and inclusion team, HR counsel, and
Manage and facilitate the work of the evaluation committees. Advise the
Associate & Counsel Evaluation Committee chair and the chair of the
evaluation committee for non-partnership track attorneys and patent agents on
policies, procedures, and practices related to the evaluation and
promotion processes. Manage the Associate & Counsel Evaluation Committee
orientation and training. Serve as the key point of contact for individual
committee members.
Plan and manage the annual Associate & Counsel Evaluation Committee meeting.
Oversee documentation of discussions, decisions, and action items. Follow
up on development, performance management, and related matters with firm
leaders, talent advisors, HR counsel, the compensation team, and others.
Oversee audit of supervisors' written feedback, drafting of development
statements, and delivery of evaluations.

Mentoring & Feedback
Foster a culture of mentoring and enhance mentoring programs.
Foster a culture of feedback and ensure associates, counsel,
non-partnership track attorneys, and patent agents receive actionable
feedback to achieve their development goals. Manage implementation of feedback
tools, resources, and initiatives.
Design and deliver training related to mentoring and feedback.

Associate & Counsel Integration
Manage integration program for associates, counsel, non-partnership track
attorneys, and patent agents, including enhanced orientation program and
social and workflow integration. Manage responsible partner and first-day
assignment programs. Develop related content and resources. Partner with key
internal departments and stakeholders to ensure a successful integration
progra

Associate & Counsel Committee
Manage and facilitate the work of the committee. Support and serve as a
liaison to the Associate & Counsel Committee, manage agendas and
communications with committee members. Manage quarterly meetings with all
associates and counsel.

General
Assess the effectiveness of processes and programs. Use metrics and data to
make continuous improvements.
Monitor and report on industry trends related to evaluations, feedback,
promotion, men oring, and development. Oversee technology tools and
systems and potential technology solutions related to evaluation,
feedback, and mentoring.
Supervise evaluation team members, including the evaluation process manager.

This position is hybrid and requires the ability to work in the office as
business needs necessitate.

This position may require travel and flexibility with working hours.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
Knowledge of law firm attorney professional development and performance
evaluation, feedback, and promotion processes.
Outstanding communication skills, critical thinking, and initiative.
Sound judgment and discretion to handle, protect, and maintain sensitive
and highly confidential information.
Supervisory and collaboration skills.
Advanced Microsoft Suite skills.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED
Knowledge of viGlobal/Aderant platform.
Previous experience with law firm Learning Management Systems and other
relevant development technologies and tools.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight
years of manager-level or higher experience in attorney personnel management
or evaluation, attorney professional development, or a relevant field,
including working collaboratively in a multi-office law firm. Candidates will
also have experience supervising others, managing projects, developing
policies, and delivering training.




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