Attorney in Albany, NY

Law Firm

Albany, NY

Attorney in Albany, NY

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Director of Performance Management

Job Responsibilities:

- Design, implement, and oversee a performance management program aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of the law firm. This includes ensuring a defined performance management process for each professional level on both the legal and consulting sides of the business. Additionally, evaluate the potential expansion of this function to include Business and Administrative Professionals.
- Lead the continuous improvement of firm-wide performance management processes. This involves supporting firm-wide goals and objectives and integrating performance management into all phases of development. Identify best practices and current trends in performance management.
- Develop and maintain performance evaluation tools and processes, which include setting clear expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and conducting performance reviews. Evaluate the potential implementation of a "Realtime Feedback" tool if the firm is not currently using one.
- Review and revise core competencies at all levels of the firm. Incorporate these core competencies into the performance evaluation processes and collaborate with other roles within the firm, including professional development, practice management, and human resources team members, to ensure proper training tools are in place to develop all professionals in line with core competencies at each level.
- Partner with firm leaders, including business unit and group leaders and department heads, to establish individual performance goals.
- Oversee the advancement process for the associate group and actively participate in the annual associate compensation process.
- Coach and mentor performance evaluators on providing effective performance feedback and development opportunities for their teams. Develop and deliver training programs on performance management as appropriate.
- Analyze performance data and identify trends to inform strategic decision-making and talent development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and ethical requirements related to performance management.
- Collaborate with professional development and human resources departments on professional development initiatives, including exit interview processes.
- Collaborate on, design, and/or execute other projects, duties, and initiatives as requested.

Education and Experience Information:

- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; a JD is highly preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in performance management or a combination of performance management, human resources/legal personnel, or related fields in a legal or professional services environment is required. Law firm experience is strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing performance management programs, core competencies, and exit interviews in a legal and/or professional services environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work while maintaining a client service focus.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to gather information from a broad range of sources and influence others to make changes.
- Must be collaborative, proactive, and engaged, willing to work in a matrixed environment, and partner with colleagues both within and outside of the professional development team.
- Proven ability to foster a cohesive and productive environment and handle complex relationships.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, prioritize multiple projects daily, and adjust to shifting priorities with a "can-do" and "roll up the sleeves" attitude.
- Ability to work discreetly with confidential information and situations.
- Strong planning, project management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and positive style that fosters collaborative working relationships.
- Deep personal commitment to integrity, excellent judgment, and the highest standards of ethics.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with HRIS systems and advanced reporting tools is a plus. Excellent Excel/modeling skills are a must.
- Ability to travel as needed.

Salary Information:

The base annual pay range for this role is between $200,000 and $250,000. The base pay offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

Legal and Ethical Compliance:

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic information, and any other protected classes or characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

The employer will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official . Citizenship and Immigration Services’ photograph.