Dechert LLP

Talent Development Specialist

Dechert LLP$80K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3+ years in professional development at a law firm preferred
  • Experience with Workday is a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Strong follow through and ability to multi-task
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support the exit interview process and analyze data for retention improvement
  • Assist with attorney satisfaction surveys and submissions
  • Help design mentoring programs with curriculum development
  • Manage aspects of associate evaluations and upward reviews
  • Respond to policy inquiries regarding performance ratings and advancement
  • Analyze data to prepare reports for talent strategies
  • Oversee the firmwide Talent Awards program recognizing diversity and innovation

Benefits

  • Engagement with a diverse workforce
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in innovative talent strategies
  • Networking through Global Associates Committee
  • Contribution to diversity and inclusion initiatives
Full Job Description
The Talent Development Specialist supports attorney development, morale, engagement, mentoring and diversity and inclusion initiatives firmwide.

Reports to the Talent Development Senior Manager and partners with the Global Talent team to execute projects, including Mentoring[redacted], exit interviews and related data, industry surveys, feedback initiatives, managing the Global Associates Committee, talent awards program and diversity and inclusion efforts.

Helps prepare qualitative and quantitative data from evaluations, exit interviews, surveys, and related sources to generate and deliver reports for stakeholders that identify trends and inform talent strategies.

Works with senior leadership to develop firmwide communications, meetings, and presentations, including the annual State of the Firm and quarterly leadership presentations.

Prepares productivity and performance data and agenda for monthly meetings between Talent team and Engagement Liaison Partners ("ELP") and Practice Group Directors.

Job Description

  • Provide support for the exit interview process for associates, counsel and business service professionals, including maintaining the departure information database and quarterly reports to identify opportunities to improve retention and engagement.
  • Support attorney satisfaction surveys, articles and other submissions.
  • Support firmwide associate/partner and business service professionals mentoring programs, including maintaining related databases and helping design curriculum and relevant training.
  • Support aspects of the associate and counsel evaluation and help manage the upward review process.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding the firm's policies and procedures relating to performance ratings, critical skills competencies and advancement. Support other projects and initiatives of the Talent Team to foster a supportive, high-performance culture.
  • Analyze multiple sources of data to assist in the preparation and delivery of reports that identify trends and inform talent strategies, including performance review trends.
  • Work with the Global Associates Committee to prepare monthly meeting agendas.
  • Oversee firmwide peer-nominated Talent Awards program, recognizing individuals who champion diversity, innovation, and teaching.
  • Work on diversity and inclusion initiatives relating to performance and engagement.
  • Perform all duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Global Talent Department and the firm.

QUALIFICATIONS/ KSA's:
  • Bachelor's Degree - required.
  • At least three years of professional development experience in a national or international law firm preferred.
  • Experience with Workday preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented and organized.
  • Strong follow through.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to prioritize projects and coordinate own work.
  • Capable of working within deadlines.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate in a professional and diplomatic manner.
  • Ability to solve problems and be forward thinking.
  • Ability to work with a team of highly-skilled professionals in situations that require diplomacy and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and meet strict deadlines.
  • Familiarity with viDesktop preferred.


Additional Job Description

At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $80,000 to $100,000 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position.

Location(s)
New YorkPhiladelphia

Time Type
Full time

About Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP is a global law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers across 27 offices worldwide. The firm provides legal services in areas such as corporate and securities, complex litigation, finance and real estate, and financial services and asset management. Dechert has represented clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, energy, technology, and financial services. The firm has been recognized for its pro bono work and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Learn more about Dechert LLP
Size
2,700 employees
Industry
Founded
1875

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