Professional Development & Training Manager

The Phoenix Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in New York is looking for a Professional Development & Training Manager to design and manage training programs for attorneys. The role involves enhancing curricula, overseeing logistics, and ensuring alignment with firm objectives, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industry learning trends.
• Solid understanding of budget processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and enhancement of training curricula.
• Manage planning and logistics for learning programs.
• Oversee content for Attorney Learning site.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Proactivity

Education

At least 7 years of law firm training experience

Minimum of 2 years in a management role

Tools

MS Office

Learning tools (e.g., WebEx, Zoom)

Job description

Professional Development & Training Manager

Professional Development & Training Manager

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Principal Recruiter at The Phoenix Group

Our client, a prestigious law firm, is seeking an Attorney Development Training Manager for its New York office. This role is responsible for managing the design, delivery, and assessment of attorney training programs. The manager will collaborate with attorneys, consultants, and internal teams across the firm to ensure learning initiatives are strategically aligned with firm objectives. They will also help supervise daily operations and work closely with the senior training manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, execution, and enhancement of attorney training curricula and events.
• Oversee planning and logistics for learning programs and retreats.
• Manage vendors, including sourcing, evaluating, and contracting with training providers.
• Collaborate with the CLE team to ensure course credit alignment.
• Manage the Business Development Academy in coordination with attorneys and business professionals.
• Oversee content for the Attorney Learning site and deliver orientation for lateral associates.
• Monitor bar admission, registration compliance, and approve related expenses.
• Guide department staff, handle performance evaluations, and support employee development.
• Recommend and implement operational improvements and strategic learning goals.
• Ensure departmental alignment with firm policies, goals, and core values.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and performance management of learning team staff.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of industry learning trends and law firm operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, learning tools (e.g., WebEx, Zoom), and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Solid understanding of budget processes and legal business formats.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proven leadership, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible, proactive, and capable of working independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and adjust hours as needed.

Education & Experience:

• At least 7 years of law firm training experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a management role.

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Management, and Human Resources

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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