Senior Professional Development Manager - Law Firm (Hybrid)

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401k with employer contribution

Parental leave

Flexible time off / paid time off

Job summary

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is seeking a Professional Development Manager to lead a full range of PD programs, including the firm’s non-partner evaluation process. The role supports the Litigation Department and oversees training initiatives, mentoring programs, and career development resources, collaborating with multiple administrative teams.

The PDM will design curricula, support milestones, and ensure confidentiality while advancing attorney development, retention, and progression across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a JD is highly preferred.
• Five or more years of professional development experience at a law firm or professional services firm.
• Experience designing and delivering professional development curricula and programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement professional development curricula and programs.
• Lead the firm’s non-partner lawyer evaluation process.
• Coordinate and support milestone events and firmwide academies.
• Collaborate with Talent Management, Practice Management, and Marketing teams to develop programs.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. preferred

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

LMS

viDesktop Eval / Aderant Eval

Job description

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is seeking a Professional Development Manager to lead a full range of PD programs, including the firm’s non-partner evaluation process. The role supports the Litigation Department and oversees training initiatives, mentoring programs, and career development resources, collaborating with multiple administrative teams.

The PDM will design curricula, support milestones, and ensure confidentiality while advancing attorney development, retention, and progression across