Professional Development Manager

Allen Matkins•San Diego, CA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Professional Development (PD) Manager is a highly motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities. The PD Manager is a member of the Recruiting & PD team and works closely with the Chief Recruiting & PD Officer and the recruiting team. Collaborating with the Chief Recruiting & PD Officer, the PD Manager works independently to develop and implement critical professional development initiatives. This role will be based in any of Allen Matkins’ California offices. This is a firmwide role with in-office responsibilities. Travel to our offices is required. This position is currently hybrid.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, including attorneys and business professionals.
Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Extraordinary attention to detail, accuracy and follow through.
Ability and desire to learn and implement new technology.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, adapt to a fast-paced, high pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives.
Strong data and analytics knowledge and ability to review metrics, measure value, and take appropriate action to move forward on initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, including Excel, is required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion, and exercise sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in organizational development or J.D. a plus.
5+ years of increasing experience in law firm talent management preferred; professional services experience required.
Experience with CE Manager and Flo experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the firm’s associate development function, including oversight of training, evaluation, mentoring, and career progression initiatives.
Lead the planning and execution of internal training programs, including curriculum coordination, faculty management, and alignment with practice group needs.
Manage associate performance evaluation processes, including timelines, system management, feedback collection, and evaluation drafting, and ensuring consistency and completeness.
Collaborate with practice group leaders to support associate development, coaching, and advising, including skill development gaps, work allocation concerns, and career progression.
Oversee mentoring programs, including program design, participation tracking, and effectiveness.
CLE management, including provider accreditation.
Manage coaching engagements and vendors.
Lead onboarding, orientation, and integration of first-year associate classes.
Manage external vendors and training providers, including budgeting and program evaluation.