Attorney Professional Development Lead — Practice Groups

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in San Francisco seeks an Attorney Professional Development Manager – Practice Group Talent Support to guide talent leadership and career progression within the firm’s practice groups. You will collaborate with Partners, PGLs, and Associates to design development programs, mentoring, and staffing initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic input, DE&I integration, and effective communication across levels, ensuring high-quality client service and professional

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and effective oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on attention to detail, problem solving, and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Must be able to tailor written work product to the appropriate audience.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, creativity, and self-directed behavior.
• Established project management skills. Demonstrated ability to make continued progress on long-term projects.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels of the firm, including taking the initiative to meet and maintain positive relationships with attorneys and business professionals.
• Ability to build trust and gain buy-in from firm leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to identify potential legal issues and human resources concerns and message appropriately to firm management as necessary or required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the firm’s Department Heads, Practice Group Leaders (PGLs), and other Partners to foster a culture in which Associates and Counsel feel engaged and prepared to deliver best-in-class client service.
• Provide strategic input, thought leadership, and guidance to PGLs and/or their designees to help them strategize and implement their talent leadership responsibilities.
• Foster strong working relationships with Partners, Associates, and Counsel in the relevant practice groups through regular communication and meetings.
• Support an Associate or Counsel’s career in their practice group(s), including mentoring, onboarding, and facilitating development needs.
• Manage flexible work arrangements and leave transitions; coordinate the departure process and exit interviews.
• Collaborate with Talent Development team on talent reviews, drafting reviews, and providing timely feedback.
• Monitor Associate and Counsel utilization and promote effective staffing and development opportunities.
• Draft lateral hiring requests and guide through the management approval process.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Editing

Project management

Relationship building

Discretion

Multitasking

Education

J.D. preferred

Job description

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in San Francisco seeks an Attorney Professional Development Manager – Practice Group Talent Support to guide talent leadership and career progression within the firm’s practice groups. You will collaborate with Partners, PGLs, and Associates to design development programs, mentoring, and staffing initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic input, DE&I integration, and effective communication across levels, ensuring high-quality client service and professional