Senior Professional Development Specialist

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

. Support and enhance the professional growth and career development of the firm's attorneys .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $94,000 - $104,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in attorney professional development, program management, and effective communication within a law firm environment. Proficient in coordinating mentorship programs and managing career progression initiatives for attorneys.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Attorney Professional DevelopmentProgram ManagementMentorship CoordinationCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementMentorship CoordinationCareer DevelopmentPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingCollaborationConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Learning PlatformsTracking PlatformsMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Law Firm EnvironmentAttorney Career ProgressionAmLaw 100Professional Services Firm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and enhance the professional growth and career development of the firm's attorneys
Work within training, performance management, career development, or integration initiatives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address development needs across attorney levels and practice groups
Oversee the DWT Mentoring program and Attorney Parental Leave Transition program
Coordinate tracking of new hires and mentor pairings
Communicate with firm leaders and attorneys regarding mentor pairings
Maintain the mentor tracking program and current mentor-pairing lists
Update tip sheets and materials for attorney integration and mentorship
Oversee Path to Partnership+ meetings, including communication, scheduling, and preparation of meeting materials
Review and approve reimbursement requests for the mentorship budget
Support and coordinate the annual partnership admission process and bi-annual counsel elevation process
Prepare materials for annual pipeline and strategic workflow meetings
Comply with DWT policies and align work with firm goals and strategic plan
Communicate effectively and collaborate with attorneys and business professionals
Coordinate and improve relevant workflows
Deliver high-quality work independently and collaboratively
Perform additional tasks as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in attorney professional development or training, ideally within an AmLaw 100 or large professional services firm
Strong understanding of law firm environments and the career progression of attorneys
Excellent program and project management skills, including ability to manage competing priorities
Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and confidentiality
Ability to work independently
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and learning/tracking platforms
Client-focused mindset with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving
Bachelor's Degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
Full-time employees may be eligible for a bonus
Optional HSA
Long term disability
Telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Subsidized backup care and caregiving resources
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
11 paid holidays each year
Employee assistance program
Initial vacation benefit of 15 days per year
11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary long term care insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs
Reasonable accommodations for application, recruiting, and job performance needs