Summary

This position is responsible for creating and implementing programs and projects firm-wide, to further the long-term professional development of the firm's attorneys. The Manager will work with the firm's leadership to help attorneys practice law effectively, develop professionally, earn their CLE credits efficiently, build relationships between attorneys, and foster a strong firm community.

Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the Posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience within the area of professional development and training or an equivalent area.
• Strong technology skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

Preferred Education & Experience

• D. strongly preferred.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with viDesktop and Micron CE Manager preferred.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attorney Training and Programming (50%)
  • Implement firm-wide strategic direction for attorney education and development consistent with the firm's objectives.
  • Develop and administer training programs, live and virtual, that meet professional development goals, including assistance in developing program materials and a variety of delivery methods, and assist in tracking the quality and quantity of attorney development opportunities.
  • Support orientation and integration programming for attorneys.
  • Design, introduce and support new initiatives for attorney development.
  • Work with the CLE team on administration of programs.
• Attorney Professional Development (40%)
  • Work with Chief Attorney Recruiting & Development Officer, Practice Division Leaders, Practice Development Partners and other firm leadership to monitor Associate progress in meeting division core competencies and training goals, including assisting and supporting external coaching arrangements to meet attorneys' needs.
  • Support Associate Development & Mentoring Committee, develop activities and initiatives for Associate development, act as primary support of the Associate Mentoring Program.
  • Coordinate programming and events to support the firm's Pro Bono Program, Well-Being and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Assist in the non-partner timekeeper evaluation process as directed.

• General and Administrative (10%)
  • Manage budget, manage general ledger expenses, and ensure expenses stay within budget.
  • Participate in managing and directing workload of the Professional Development staff.
  • Participate in professional association activities for professional development.
  • Assist with attorney recruiting, well-being and diversity efforts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position includes supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

Travel to other offices required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

AAP/EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Stinson LLP is a federal contractor. Information gathered through applicant Voluntary Self-Identification will be used periodically with various government agencies for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our Affirmative Action and EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email Talent@stinson.com.

By submitting this application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within this application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.

AAP/EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Stinson LLP is a federal contractor. Information gathered through applicant Voluntary Self-Identification will be used periodically with various government agencies for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our Affirmative Action and EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email Talent@stinson.com.

By submitting this application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within this application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.