Oversees associate review and year-end compensation process; data management. Oversees associate secondments (City Attorney Program, client), associate surveys (Am. Law Midlevel Associate Survey, Vault), Bar licensure, conference and sponsorship management, departmental budgetary oversight, development and Retention Committee collaborative efforts, First-Year Committee collaborative efforts, and flagship training programs (NITA Deposition Training Program, New Attorney Retreat). Responsible for ... more details
Position: Associate Director of Attorney Development & Diversity
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA (hybrid flexible, 2-3 days onsite)
Pay: $195,000 to $240,000 annually (depending on experience)
Experience: 5+ years of professional attorney development experience in a law firm
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Advanced degree preferred
Type: Full-time; Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (occasional OT required)
Kent Daniels & Associates is seeking an Associate Director of Attorney Development & Diversity to join our dynamic law firm client!
Job Description:
Oversees associate review and year-end compensation process; data management.
Oversees associate secondments (City Attorney Program, client), associate surveys (AmLaw Midlevel Associate Survey, Vault), Bar licensure, conference and sponsorship management, departmental budgetary oversight, development and Retention Committee collaborative efforts, First-Year Committee collaborative efforts, and flagship training programs (NITA Deposition Training Program, New Attorney Retreat).
Responsible for hours Analysis and reporting and the mentoring program.
Oversees onboarding and training, including working across the firm to implement changes learned from monthly surveys.
Responsible for one-on-one associate meetings: hosting; follow-up and reporting on monthly associate needs.
Manages staffing needs and process analysis.
Manages Diversity departmental projects through oversight of the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator on all department functions
Works with the Development and Retention Committee co-chairs and Attorney Development Program Manager to ensure that all committee and related task force initiatives are supported. Ensures that innovative programming ideas are placed before the committee and co-chairs for consideration. Analyzes current trainings to provide recommendations to the firm for future efforts.
Supports the First Year Committee Chair and Attorney Development Program Manager to ensure that all incoming lawyer staffing needs are met; provides analysis of staffed matters twice annually in preparation for the associate review cycle.
Manages team to ensure all job functions are met including elevating the firm mentoring program (on efficacy, programming); implementing onboarding, training, and retention programming to further support incoming attorneys; ensuring online promotional material is updated; manages the team’s SharePoint resources.
Plans and coordinates experiences at various attorney development and diversity conferences while ensuring team colleagues continue to develop in firm roles.
Conducts one-on-one discussions with assigned lawyers; collaborates across the team to discuss best practices and needs for targeted lawyers; reports on themes and elevates critical needs to ensure attorneys are supported.
Seeks and coordinates opportunities for attorneys to engage with the broader legal industry in attorney development and diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
Collaborates with the Diversity Strategic Plan task force on all initiatives; supports the Diversity Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
While collaborating with the Legal Recruiting team, represents the firm at events, outreach efforts, and on-campus gatherings; attends firm Recruiting Committee meetings to provide support.
Provides ongoing project leadership among multiple attorney development and diversity initiatives which includes managing timelines and project deliverables.
Draft proposals and agendas for attorney development and diversity programs and initiatives, including proposals for submission to the Management Committee and other members of firm management.
Drafts a wide variety of attorney development and diversity-related communications for both internal and external audiences.
In conjunction with marketing, oversees external communications including social media posts, marketing pieces, and responses to media inquiries.
Works with the Senior Director of Attorney Development & Diversity, relevant committees, and others to identify new and innovative strategies to enhance attorney development and diversity efforts at the firm and in the legal profession at large.
Reviews and assesses requests to financially sponsor external attorney development and diversity organizations and conferences.
Collaborates with professionals at all levels of administrative departments, including Legal Recruiting, Marketing & Business Development, Finance & Accounting, General Counsel, and Human Resources to exchange information and coordinate department initiatives.
Completes special projects regarding various issues as needed for the Attorney Development and Diversity Department.
Engages and attends ongoing ALFDP, NALP, and PDC meetings and conferences; shares content learned with the team.
Position Requirements:
Fluency with Attorney recruiting software and Human Resource Information Systems is preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, interacting professionally with others.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
Ability to communicate effectively and develop partnerships with attorneys, professionals, and peers while providing excellent customer service.
Strong organizational abilities are needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.
Ability to set priorities and work independently and in a team.
Ability to handle a variety of duties effectively under time constraints, and handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
Fluency with Microsoft Office (word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint).
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