Professional Development Director

Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks a full-time exempt (or part-time, minimum 30 hours per week) Professional Development Director in Wilmington, DE.  This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative self-starter to work directly with firm leadership to ensure the technical, professional and personal development of the Firm’s attorneys.  The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of activities and responsibilities, including but not limited to following:

• Analyze, plan, and manage the orientation, training and development activities for the Firm’s attorneys. 
• Support and advocate for associates as a member of the firm’s Associate Committee. 
• Work with department chairs and practice group leaders to advance group-specific training and experience goals.
• Support the firm’s diversity initiative as a member of the firm’s Diversity Committee.  Develop and maintain statistical reports.
• Participation as a member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee.
• Oversee the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program, the mentor/buddy program, the evaluation process, and the Bar Examination process.
• Select and recommend outside presenters and trainers.
• Coordinate the development and organization of training materials, manuals, and presentations.  
• Work to maintain and improve morale, firm culture, and associate retention/experience.  
• Counsel and coach associates to improve their success and experience at the firm. 
• Conduct exit interviews and provide outplacement support to transitioning attorneys.
• Develop, plan and lead associate meetings and team-building events.
• Ensure own development through attendance and participation at industry associations and trainings.
• Track, analyze and evaluate professional development and retention trends.  Make related recommendations.