Senior Manager of Attorney Development

WFB Perkins Coie LLP

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$176,710–$279,380 Per Year
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Budget Management, Business Development, Business Skills, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Plan, Insurance, Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Legal, Mentoring, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Resource Management, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
1 day ago

We are seeking a strategic, creative, and collaborative Senior Manager of Attorney Development to shape the future of lawyer growth and professional development at our firm. This role will design, deliver, and continuously improve a cohesive, forward‑thinking curriculum focused on legal skills, professional and management skills, business development, communication, law firm economics, client service, and emerging areas such as AI in legal practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Training & Professional Development Develop and support firm-wide developmental academies, retreats, orientations, and attorney training initiatives.Partner with firm leadership, talent advisors, Knowledge & Innovation, and divisions/practice groups to assess development needs and deliver strategic programming.Manage training resources and communications with internal and external faculty, coaches, and other training providers.Mentoring, Integration & Feedback Manage coaching and mentoring programs; support onboarding and integration programs for new and lateral attorneys.Foster a culture of effective feedback, coaching, and continuous development through programs and communications.Team Leadership Provide oversight of firm-wide CLE, including compliance, accreditation, reporting, and tracking across jurisdictions and offices.Supervise and mentor the CLE team.Oversee, evaluate, and optimize learning management systems (LMS), attorney evaluation and feedback platforms, and other development technologies (e.g., CE Manager, viGlobal).Manage program budgets, vendor relationships, and multiple simultaneous projects with attention to outcomes, timelines, and resource allocation.Perform other duties as assigned.This is a hybrid role with some in‑office expectations. The position will require approximately 20 days of travel annually.REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Minimum five to eight years of manager-level or higher experience in attorney professional development, attorney personnel management, or a closely related field.Substantial experience in lawyer professional development within a law‑firm environment, with demonstrated ability to design, build, and manage wide-ranging programs—including training curricula, mentoring frameworks, integration initiatives, and CLE—across a complex, multi-office organization.Strong project management and supervisory skills, with a collaborative, proactive approach and proven ability to build partnerships across departments, offices, and leadership levels.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to and advising professionals at all seniority levels.Sound judgment, adaptability, and comfort navigating organizational change in a dynamic firm environment.Entrepreneurial mindset with experience launching new initiatives and scaling programs in a growing or evolving firm environment.PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS JD and prior practice experience.Management experience in a multi-office law firm environment, with broad responsibility for the design and delivery of attorney development and integration programs.Experience with attorney development technologies and systems, including LMS and CLE platforms; knowledge of multi-jurisdictional MCLE compliance.Professional coaching training or certification.BENEFITS This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits.Compensation San Francisco Bay Area: $176,710 to $279,380 annually – Colorado: $138,450 to $218,880 annually – Illinois: $146,110 to $231,010 annually – Los Angeles: $161,230 to $254,900 annually – San Diego: $159,180 to $251,670 annually – New York: $160,640 to $253,980 annually – Washington state: $146,040 to $230,890 annually – Washington, D.C.: $157,720 to $249,360 annuallyEEO Statement AuMosaic USLLP and/or its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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