Attorney Growth & Development Lead

Pdclegal; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

disability insurance

parental leave

retirement plan

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN seeks an experienced Attorney Development Manager to shape the growth and success of our attorneys throughout their careers.

This role is part of the Attorney Development & Practice Management team, collaborating with Chairs, HR, and firm leadership to support onboarding, development, performance, and retention. Reporting to the Director of Attorney Development & Practice Management, you will create innovative programs, meaningful coaching

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• J.D. and prior large law firm practice experience strongly preferred.
• Five or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and implementing learning and professional development programs.
• Demonstrated success coaching professionals.
• Experience with learning management systems and adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary development resource for associates and staff attorneys within assigned practice groups.
• Build trusted relationships with attorneys, supervisors, and practice leadership.
• Conduct regular development meetings focused on goal setting, career planning, and professional success.
• Provide coaching on professional skills, career progression, firm expectations, and workplace effectiveness.
• Support supervisors with guidance on attorney development and performance conversations.
• Monitor attorney development milestones and proactively identify opportunities and trends.
• Partner with Chairs to identify development needs and create learning strategies.
• Design, coordinate, and continuously improve attorney training programs.
• Collaborate with attorneys and subject matter experts to develop learning content.
• Coordinate internal and external learning opportunities, including CLE programming.
• Measure program effectiveness through participation data and feedback.
• Coordinate associate advancement and attorney career progression processes.
• Manage the annual attorney performance review process.
• Partner with Chairs and HR on attorney performance, retention, staffing, and workforce planning.
• Assist with attorney onboarding, integration, mentor assignments, leaves of absence, secondments, and transitions.

Skills

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Facilitation

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D.

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Lists

Smartsheet

Job description

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN seeks an experienced Attorney Development Manager to shape the growth and success of our attorneys throughout their careers.

This role is part of the Attorney Development & Practice Management team, collaborating with Chairs, HR, and firm leadership to support onboarding, development, performance, and retention. Reporting to the Director of Attorney Development & Practice Management, you will create innovative programs, meaningful coaching