Professional Development Specialist - Memphis - Phelps Dunbar

    Phelps Dunbar
    Phelps Dunbar Memphis

    1 day ago

    $65,000 - $115,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    Professional Development Specialist

    Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The Professional Development Specialist plays a key role in supporting the growth and success of the firm's lawyer population. Reporting to the Director of Professional Development, this position will contribute to a broad range of professional development initiatives from onboarding & integration, learning & development, performance management, and employee engagement. As a newly created role within a lean, collaborative department, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in an environment where they can help shape programs from the ground up, and who brings a high degree of adaptability and flexibility, understanding that programs, processes, and priorities are still being developed and refined.

    This position can sit in any office, with a preference for Birmingham, Texas, New Orleans, Raleigh or Tampa.

    All office locations include:

    Alabama: Birmingham, Mobile

    Florida: Destin, Pensacola, Tampa

    Louisiana: Baton Rouge, New Orleans

    Mississippi: Gulfport, Jackson (Flowood), Tupelo

    North Carolina: Raleigh

    Tennessee: Memphis, Nashville

    Texas: Austin, Dallas (Southlake), Fort Worth, Houston

    Onboarding & Integration

    • Together with the Director of Professional Development and other internal departments, continuously assess onboarding and integration processes to reflect best practices and the evolving needs of the firm's legal talent
    • Assist with the coordination of integration and onboarding experiences for new associates, lateral lawyers, and newly promoted partners by developing and maintaining onboarding materials and managing logistics

    Learning & Development

    • Together with the Director of Professional Development, assess lawyer needs and support implementation of the firm's training curriculum
    • Identify and promote opportunities for both internal and external training programs, including on-demand learning offerings
    • Contribute to the creation of resources that support career progression
    • Manage PD content and resources on the firm's intranet site

    Performance Management

    • Support the management of formal and informal performance feedback processes for salaried lawyers, including year-end reviews and ongoing feedback initiatives
    • Manage logistics of the annual performance review process, including setting timelines and facilitating participation
    • Leverage AI tools to summarize feedback at scale, analyze themes and trends, and craft meaningful developmental messages
    • Contribute to the development of resources that help lawyers and their supervisors engage in meaningful and productive performance conversations at every stage of the career lifecycle

    Employee Engagement

    • Support the firm's lawyer mentoring program, assisting with program design, participant matching, communication, and ongoing coordination
    • Develop program resources, track engagement, and recommend enhancements based on participant feedback and industry best practices
    • Analyze feedback from exit interviews to identify trends and opportunities for improving lawyer engagement and retention

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree required
    • Four to six years of professional development, recruiting, human resources, or business development/marketing experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
    • Ability to travel to other offices as needed

    Qualifications

    • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify themes and trends from data and translate findings into actionable insights
    • Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives with limited supervision
    • Proficiency with AI tools and a proactive approach to integrating emerging technology into day-to-day work
    • A genuine commitment to the development of others, paired with an equally strong drive for personal and professional growth
    • A collaborative and proactive approach, with a desire to grow and take on increasing responsibility over time
    • Willing to pitch in on a range of tasks, including administrative support, as needs arise
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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