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    Director - Legal Talent & Development - Birmingham, United States - Penn Foster Inc

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    Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our

    Birmingham, AL

    office for a full-time, experienced

    Director of Legal Talent and Development.

    This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. Burr & Forman enjoys a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued. Our clients have local, national, and international interests, and the work we do is interesting and important.

    If you're a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman.

    The Director of Legal Talent and Development will oversee the firm's attorney talent development structure, including professional development and recruitment, with a focus on associates.


    KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

    Responsible, in conjunction with the recruiting team, practice group leaders and the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, for overall recruitment and professional development for attorneys, including training and development programs to enhance attorney skills.

    Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet current and future needs of the firm, including the development and implementation of an effective mentorship program.

    Participate in strategic planning and, in conjunction with the firm's Hiring Partner and Strategic Growth Partner, oversee implementation of lateral attorney and law student recruitment and summer programs.

    Interact with practice group leaders to identify current and future staffing needs and initiate lateral attorney searches where appropriate.
    Assist management and implement strategies regarding key talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.

    Provide guidance and input in the area of associate compensation and benefits relative to various markets where the firm is located.

    Coordinate and implement regular attorney review process.
    Develop strategy for achievement of attorney practice group benchmarks and monitor implementation and fulfilment of strategy.
    Define, track, and report success metrics.
    Lead the firm's talent development and recruiting teams including the hiring, building, and performance management of team members.
    Assist the COO and associate liaisons with setting salaries and bonuses for associates.

    THE ESSENTIALS

    Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; JD preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Previous law firm experience preferred.

    Outstanding analytical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic with comprehensive knowledge of complex business principles and practices in order to conduct detailed analyses of business operations.

    High degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills in exercising independent judgment and decision-making while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment.

    Ability to function in stressful situations and think strategically and analytically to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly.
    Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

    Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts.

    Ability to identify and analyze complex business administration-related issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions.

    Ability to form advisory relationships with firm leadership and serve as a catalyst for creative thinking and the implementation of new ideas.

    A strong client-service orientation, and the ability to be self-directed, resilient, and proactive.
    Ability to work independently and with a team, and to delegate and manage resources effectively.
    Knowledge of human resource management and talent development with an ability to provide a high level of customer service.

    Supervisory/managerial skills necessary to interact and communicate with subordinates, provide instruction/direction, determine work priorities, and coordinate the activities of a work team.

    Ability and availability to travel to other firm locations as needed.
    This job description outlines the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
    EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

    Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability.

    Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

    However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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