Attorney Professional Development Manager

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

Job summary

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Los Angeles is seeking an Attorney Professional Development Manager – Practice Group Talent Support to lead the firm’s talent development initiatives and support partners and associates. The role involves mentoring, designing training programs, coordinating talent reviews, managing leaves and flexible work arrangements, and partnering with DEI and wellbeing teams to advance professional growth across practice groups.

A J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. preferred qualification for the Attorney Professional Development Manager role.
• 5+ years' experience in a global law firm with involvement in training, review processes, mentoring, and other professional development programs.
• Professional demeanor and effective oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, problem solving, and multitask.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills; ability to tailor written work product to the audience.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, creativity, and self‑directed behavior.
• Established project management skills and ability to progress on long‑term projects.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels and gain buy‑in from firm leaders and stakeholders.
• Judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Department Heads and Practice Group Leaders to foster a culture of engagement and client service.
• Foster relationships with Partners, Associates, and Counsel through regular communication.
• Support Associates and Counsel’s career development within practice groups, including mentoring programs.
• Coordinate leaves of absence transitions and flexible work arrangements.
• Lead talent review processes and coordinate reviews and feedback.
• Monitor Associate and Counsel utilization and promote effective staffing and development opportunities.
• Assist with curriculum design and implementation for Leadership Academies.
• Coordinate DEI and wellbeing initiatives within trainings and processes.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Editing/writing skills

Project management

Stakeholder relationship building

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 Los Angeles 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 escal...
• 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.