Covington & Burling LLP · 6 hours ago
Senior Manager of Professional Development- Work Allocation
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$173K/yr - $212K/yrCovington & Burling LLP is seeking a Senior Manager of Professional Development to join their team. This role focuses on managing the staffing and development of junior associates, ensuring they gain valuable experiences and connections vital to their career advancement.
AdviceLegal
Responsibilities
Manage staffing requests for junior associates in umbrella groups (corporate multi-practice, litigation multi-practice and regulatory multi-practice) and not yet assigned to a practice group in collaboration with Multi-Practice Assigning Partners (MPAPs)
Support associates through transparent and consistent work allocation and targeted professional development opportunities
Work proactively with MPAPs and Practice Group Assignment Partners (PGAPs) to identify assignments that could be distributed to junior associates
Develop and implement resource management strategies and processes to optimize the firm's resource allocation, utilization and availability of junior associates
Monitor current and anticipated associate utilization, assess individual capacity, and ensure efficient and timely matter staffing
Track work allocation metrics and monitor key performance indicators
Meet regularly with MPAPs to discuss utilization, practice group interests, work opportunities, pro bono hours, performance and other staffing related matters
Maintain clear, effective lines of communication, keeping all stakeholders informed about initiatives, developments, business issues, and other critical topics as they relate to associate workflow
Conduct regular check-ins with associates to discuss practice group interests and professional development needs and collect performance feedback
Work closely with the Professional Development team to ensure junior associates are receiving appropriate development & training opportunities
Work with the Professional Development team to ensure a robust plan exists to integrate junior associates into the firm and areas of practice that may be of interest
Work with the Professional Development and Legal Recruiting teams on workforce planning efforts, including forecasting junior associate talent needs
Together with the Professional Development team, establish a practice group placement process for junior corporate, litigation and regulatory associates
Work with the practice groups, MPAPs and Professional Development team to manage the practice group placement process for junior associates each year
Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access
Qualification
Required
Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact in a professional manner with attorneys and other personnel at all levels
Prior relevant experience required in associate development, work allocation, and/or resource management, preferably in a law firm or other large professional services environment
Proven ability to analyze data, identify workload imbalances, and develop solutions
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently
Ability to work in a collegial team environment, as well as to take initiative and work independently. Client service oriented
Strong computer skills and exposure to resource management software is a plus
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Bachelor's degree
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance
Company
Covington & Burling LLP
Covington & Burling LLP is an international law firm that provides legal advisory services.
Founded in 1919
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adrian Perry
Partner
Andrew Jack
Partner
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