Attorney Growth & Development Lead

Professional Development Consortium (PDC); Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with profit-sharing

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an experienced Attorney Development Manager to shape professional growth and success across the firm.

This role partners with Chairs, HR and leadership to support onboarding, development, performance, career progression and retention. Reporting to the Director of Attorney Development & Practice Management, the role blends strategic talent management with coaching, program development and ongoing learning initiatives that enhance attorney

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• J.D. and large law firm practice experience preferred.
• Five+ years of relevant experience in professional development.
• Experience designing and implementing learning programs.
• Strong coaching experience with professionals.
• Experience with LMS and adult learning principles.
• Excellent project management, communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to influence attorneys and leadership while keeping confidentiality.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Office suite proficiency; planner/list tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary development resource for associates and staff attorneys.
• Build trusted relationships with attorneys, supervisors and leadership.
• Conduct development meetings focused on goal setting and career planning.
• Provide coaching on professional skills, career progression and firm expectations.
• Support supervisors with guidance on development and performance conversations.
• Monitor development milestones and identify opportunities.
• Design and improve attorney training programs.
• Coordinate internal and external learning opportunities including CLE.
• Measure program effectiveness via data and feedback.
• Manage attorney advancement and performance review processes.
• Partner with Chairs and HR on retention and workforce planning.
• Maintain confidential development records and provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Five or more years of experience

Learning & development

Coaching professionals

LMS experience

Project management

Communication

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Coaching certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D.

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS

Planner/Lists/Smartsheet

Job description

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an experienced Attorney Development Manager to shape professional growth and success across the firm.

This role partners with Chairs, HR and leadership to support onboarding, development, performance, career progression and retention. Reporting to the Director of Attorney Development & Practice Management, the role blends strategic talent management with coaching, program development and ongoing learning initiatives that enhance attorney