Attorney Professional Development Manager

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

Job summary

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Century City, CA, seeks an Attorney Professional Development Manager – Practice Group Talent Support to lead talent development and training initiatives for associates and counsel. You will collaborate with Partners and Practice Group Leaders to design mentorship programs, oversee leadership academies, and support transitions to leaves of absence.

The role emphasizes strategic input, relationship-building across partners and staff, and managing flexible work

Qualifications

• J.D. preferred and law firm experience is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively with partners, associates, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with Department Heads, Practice Group Leaders, and Partners to engage and prepare associates and counsel for client service excellence.
• Foster relationships with Partners, Associates, and Counsel through regular communication and meetings.
• Support career development for Associates and Counsel, including mentoring and transitions to leaves of absence.
• Coordinate talent reviews and feedback with Talent Development teams and other stakeholders.
• Monitor staffing and utilization with PGLs to promote effective work allocation.
• Lead hiring and lateral hiring processes and guide approvals.
• Identify performance concerns and provide timely feedback and guidance.
• Develop and implement substantive legal and professional skills training programs.
• Assist with curriculum design for Leadership Academies for Associates and Counsel.
• Collaborate with DE&I and Wellbeing teams to embed best practices in trainings and processes.
• Support firmwide Talent Development projects and cross-practice sharing of best practices.

Skills

Oral communication

Organization

Writing & editing

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. preferred

Job description

It’s more than what you do: it’s how you do it. That’s why O’Melveny is counsel of choice to an ever-expanding list of market leaders. Opportunity at O’Melveny means working alongside dynamic and team-oriented colleagues on evolving legal and business issues and opportunities for prominent clients around the world. It’s a place to build a rewarding career by tackling new challenges; being appreciated, included, and supported; and creating lasting connections.

With approximately 850 lawyers on three continents, more than 80 practice and industry service areas, and strong cultural ties to its 17 locations, O’Melveny is a global law firm with a local feel. At our core, you’ll find a dedication to excellence, a drive to lead and innovate, and a deep sense of civic responsibility.

So, tell us. What do you want to achieve? Visit us at www.omm.com; learn more in our firm at-a-glance; and find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

O’Melveny has an immediate opening for an Attorney Professional Development Manager – Practice Group Talent Support in our Century City office.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

Essential Duties And 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:
• Working with Partners and associates to effectively integrate new practice group members
• Implementing and executing formal mentoring programs based on input from PGLs, Associates, and Counsel
• Meeting with Associates, Counsel, and Partners to understand individual and group professional development needs; identify, create, and implement strategies to address specific needs
• Partnering with the Senior LOA and Benefits Specialist to support effective transitions to and from leaves of absence
• Managing approvals for Associates and Counsel seeking flexible work arrangements through the firm’s CustOMMize program and providing them with ongoing support
• Coordinating the departure process, including conducting exit interviews
• Collaborate with other Talent Development team members to take a lead role in the firm’s talent review process, including coordinating and participating in practice group meetings, drafting reviews, and ensuring effective, timely feedback. Work closely with the firm’s Attorney Professional Development Manager to support the talent review and bonus processes.
• Partner with the Senior Manager of Associate and Counsel Staffing and other firm resources to monitor Associate and Counsel utilization. Work closely with PGLs or their designees to promote effective staffing, work allocation, and professional development opportunities.
• Analyze Associate and Counsel hiring needs, draft lateral hiring requests, and guide them through the management approval process
• Identify and understand potential performance concerns and work closely with relevant partners and the Director of Attorney Professional Development to elevate concerns, provide guidance, and ensure timely feedback.
• Assess training needs and collaborate with the Director of Attorney Professional Development, Senior Attorney Training and CLE Manager, Partners, and other colleagues to develop and implement substantive legal and professional skills training programs.
• Assist with curriculum design and implementation for the firm’s Associate and Counsel Leadership Academies.
• Coordinate with the DE&I team to support Associates and Counsel; learn and identify DE&I considerations in work processes and interactions; support PGLs in addressing DE&I considerations; and incorporate DE&I best practices into trainings, communications, and processes.
• Coordinate with the Director of Wellbeing to advance a proactive and supportive wellbeing for Associates and Counsel; promote wellbeing benefits including counseling and coaching services; identify workload, matter-management, and practice group trends that may affect wellbeing; help PGLs connect individuals with appropriate and timely support; and embed wellbeing best practices into trainings, communications, and day-to-day work practices.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director for Talent Development and other Talent Development team members to implement firmwide projects and initiatives as needed.
• Work closely with the firm’s other Practice Group Development Managers to share best practices, coordinate across practice groups as appropriate, and supervise the Practice Group Development Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• J.D. preferred
• 5+ years' experience in a global law firm preferred, with involvement in training, review processes, mentoring, and other professional development programs.
• 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.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package.

EOE M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries please.