Assistant Director of Professional Development

Pdclegal; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Remote work programs

Job summary

New York City Law Department is seeking an Assistant Director of Professional Development in the Executive Division’s Professional and Organizational Development Unit in New York, NY.

The role oversees attorney training, orientation for entry and lateral attorneys, and flagship programs while driving the department’s professional growth initiatives. It also coordinates remote work options and partnerships to expand training resources for a skilled legal workforce.

Qualifications

• At least two years of legal experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
• Current NY Bar membership in good standing.
• Experience with professional development, training programs, or CLE compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage core professional development programs such as Coaching Collaborative, Training Consortium, and Mentoring Program.
• Conduct data analysis to support continuous improvement.
• Advise attorneys on CLE accreditation and compliance.
• Provide guidance on the Performance Appraisal Process for Assistant Corporation Counsels.
• Collaborate with Divisions and City agencies to expand training resources.

Skills

Legal experience

NY Bar admission

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Tools

CLE compliance programs

Job description

Assistant Director of Professional Development

City:

New York

State:

New York

Remote/WFH?

Flexible

New York City Law Department New York, NY 10007
US

The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Director of Professional Development in the Executive Division’s Professional and Organizational Development Unit. The Professional and Organizational Development Unit plays a central role in advancing the Law Department’s mission by overseeing a broad portfolio of attorney training and professional growth initiatives that support the development of a highly skilled and effective legal workforce.

Assistant Directors evaluate agency wide training needs and coordinate the development, delivery, and assessment of CLE compliant programs aligned with adult learning standards and departmental priorities. They manage Orientation programs for entry and lateral attorneys, coordinate the annual Trial Advocacy program, and lead initiatives that strengthen attorney integration, retention, and engagement. The role also supports leadership development, collaborates with Divisions and City agencies to enhance specialized practice area training, and cultivates external partnerships to expand the Department’s training resources.

Key responsibilities include managing core professional development programs such as the Coaching Collaborative, Training Consortium, and Mentoring Program; conducting data analysis to support continuous improvement; advising attorneys on CLE accreditation and compliance; and providing subject matter guidance on the Performance Appraisal Process for Assistant Corporation Counsels.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the Law Department’s professional development strategy and to contribute meaningfully to the growth and success of attorneys across the agency. It is well suited for individuals who value public service, excel in program design and implementation, and are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.

Salary Information

The Law Department sets salaries for new attorneys based on their post law school legal experience, which typically aligns with their law school graduation year.

– For 0–5 years of legal experience: $ 87,737–$122,300

– For 5-10 years of legal experience: $122,300-137,188

– For 10-15 years of legal experience: $137,188-$159,521

– For 15-20 years of legal experience: $159,521-$180,791

– For 20+ years of legal experience: $180,791-$188, 235

Candidates with highly specialized experience may qualify for salaries slightly above these ranges when a role requires such expertise or the position is considered hard to fill.

Work From Home Options

Following orientation, attorneys may elect to participate in one of two remote work programs:

1. Flexible Remote Work: Allows limited, irregular work from home days.

2. Citywide Pilot Program: Allows attorneys to work remotely on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs. Participants must maintain a single designated remote work location, and in person obligations take precedence over scheduled remote days. This pilot is currently being tested across City agencies and is not yet permanent.

Minimum Qualifications

At least two years of legal experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school and current NY Bar membership in good standing.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.