Senior Professional Development Manager- 3660050

Job Title: Senior Professional Development Manager

Location: New York, NY 10019

Salary/Payrate: $180K to $240K

Work Environment: Hybrid (#1 of days WFH) / Remote

Term: Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1,000 should the person you refer
gets hired

Job Description:

Our client, an international AmLaw 100 firm, is looking to hire a
Senior Professional Development Manager at their offices in New
York City. The position will allow for a hybrid work schedule
with 4 days a week onsite, 1 remote, and will pay an annual base
salary of $180K to $240K plus a performance-based bonus and
comprehensive benefits package.

The Senior Professional Development Manager will lead the
development of substantive training for the firm’s Litigation
practice groups, building curriculum for both junior associates
and mid-level associates deepening their substantive expertise.

Responsibilities

* Evaluate, enhance, and build out substantive training
curriculum across the Litigation practice groups, tailored to
associates at all levels.
* Partner with Litigation Partners and Counsel to identify
skill/knowledge gaps and translate them into new or enhanced
training programs.
* Help build out AI-focused training addressing core litigation
skills and practice-group-specific tasks.
* Manage and mentor junior team members, overseeing day-to-day
execution of training programs and logistics.
* Evaluate and refine existing programs based on associate and
partner feedback.
* Support lateral associate integration and growth from junior to
senior levels within Litigation.
* Collaborate with Legal Talent Management, Inclusion, Business
Development, Pro Bono, IT/AV, and Events teams to deliver
polished, effective programming.
* Partner with the Director on department-wide initiatives,
including New Associate Orientation and summer associate
training.
* Provide supplemental professional development support to Real
Estate, Tax, and Executive Compensation groups, as necessary.

Required Skills

* J.D. degree with 3+ years of Litigation practice experience at
a large law firm
* 2+ years of management experience in training and development,
knowledge management or practice resources a plus.
* Deep understanding of litigation practice and associate skill
development at varying levels of seniority.
* Strong interest in and familiarity with AI tools as applied to
legal training and practice.
* Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong
attention to detail.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage
multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to build credibility and work effectively with
Partners, Counsel, and associates at all levels.
* Collaborative, client-service-oriented mindset with the ability
to work independently and lead a team.