Manager, Professional Development

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Manager of Professional Development overseeing work allocation and performance evaluations at a top-tier law firm. Collaborating with attorneys to enhance professional development and retention efforts.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the Litigation PD team to manage work allocation for litigation attorneys in DC
Monitor attorneys' availability and professional development
Create reports for partners to assist with staffing and utilization
Assist with staffing Litigation associates across practice groups as needed
Work with the PD team to coordinate the performance evaluation process for associates and counsel
Manage re-integration and conduct check-ins for attorneys returning from leave or secondment
Collaborate with Recruiting and HR to conduct orientation for lateral attorneys

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD degree preferred
A minimum of three to five years’ post-graduate experience in a law firm or professional services organization expected
Familiarity with Litigation practice preferred
Experience collaborating with partners in a large law firm setting expected

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package

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Soft Skills

collaborationwork allocation managementmonitoring availabilityprofessional developmentreport creationstaffing assistanceperformance evaluation coordinationre-integration managementconducting check-insorientation facilitation

Certifications

JD degree