| Professional Development Responsibilities: · Act as a liaison between associates and firm management on various issues related to professional development, associate life and other issues · Counsel and advise attorneys on career development · New Attorneys o Coordinate and prepare for First-Year Fundamentals o Execute integration initiatives for lateral attorneys and first-year associates o Coordinate mentor assignments; maintain mentor/mentee expenses and monitor participation in program o Offer support to attorneys, including how to use firm resources · Talent Development Model o Attorney Evaluations: § Prepare all review materials, including writing review summaries § Participate in discussions regarding attorneys’ performance § Maintain and monitor attorney evaluation database § Assist in coordination of evaluation meetings and participate in meetings o Professional Development Plans: § Review plans of all NC attorneys § Serve as a resource to attorneys while effectuating plans o Staffing § Assist with staffing as needed; assist associates achieve benchmarks · Training o Work with various practice groups/departments regarding attorney training and CLE activities o Collaborate with the NY office to assist in firm-wide professional development initiatives o Coordinate with attorneys regarding needs and resources for professional development Legal Recruitment Responsibilities: · Manage the NC on-campus recruiting and summer associate program · Maintain relationships with career services, leverage school alumni, and oversee Firm sponsorships of student groups · Analyze trends; provide strategic advice regarding recruiting · Provide strategic advice to hiring committee as needed · Manage the hiring process of lateral associate candidates · Liaison with partners to understand and strategize lateral associate practice group hiring needs Other: · Supervise the Attorney Development & Legal Recruitment Coordinator · Prepare and manage NC ADR budget · Coordinate with other ADR members in other offices to effectuate firm-wide initiatives, including pro bono and diversity · Other duties as assigned |