O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Director of Career Coaching
O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Director of Career Coaching – Los Angeles
O’Melveny has an immediate opening for a
Director of Career Coaching
in our
Los Angeles
office. The Director leads the firm’s career coaching program, providing confidential support and guidance to attorneys at all levels and develops and manages initiatives that promote career growth, engagement, well‑being, and professional development in line with the firm’s values.
Responsibilities include:
Design, administer, and maintain firmwide career coaching policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with strategic goals.
Develop and implement tailored coaching strategies that support attorney growth and retention.
Meet regularly with associates, attorneys, and counsel at various stages to provide coaching, integration support, and guidance through key career inflection points.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and enhancement of new‑associate mentoring, upward reviews, leadership academies, and other professional development initiatives.
Propose enhancements to attorney career development offerings in collaboration with the Talent Development team.
Provide guidance on external industry trends, internal benchmarks, retention, and career progression.
Develop and analyze internal reports and projections regarding attorney engagement, retention, and career progression.
Develop and manage collateral materials for career development programs, including website content and resources.
Collaborate with Practice Group Leaders, the Director of Well‑Being, DE&I, and Professional Development teams to ensure attorneys have resources that support growth, well‑being, inclusion, and belonging.
Collaborate with Attorney Recruiting and Professional Development to support integration, retention programs, and strategic hiring goals.
Stay informed on industry best practices to advise attorneys on career advancement tools.
Lead professional development projects that foster a culture of continuous growth and leadership within the firm.
Apply coaching mindsets and practices; initiate firmwide projects that promote feedback exchange, build community, foster curiosity, empathetic listening, inclusivity, and continuous growth; train key colleagues to embed a coaching culture.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Coaching certification or accreditation (e.g., ICF) strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in a professional development department of a law firm and/or career advisory role in academia or a professional services firm.
Adherence to ICF coaching ethics and norms.
Demonstrated expertise in legal industry dynamics, law firm operations, and attorney career development.
Proven track record delivering confidential coaching to attorneys across all levels.
Strong command of business metrics, attorney development best practices, and current industry trends.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and engage effectively with large groups.
Excellent judgement and discretion with respect to confidential information.
Collaborative, adaptable, and innovative mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Team‑oriented, with strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills; detail‑ and results‑oriented; able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Salary (CA/NYC/DC): $200,000 – $275,000 (good‑faith minimum and maximum range). Compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and location.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Apply online at www.omm.com.
EEO M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries please.
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Director of Career Coaching
in our
Los Angeles
office. The Director leads the firm’s career coaching program, providing confidential support and guidance to attorneys at all levels and develops and manages initiatives that promote career growth, engagement, well‑being, and professional development in line with the firm’s values.
Responsibilities include:
Design, administer, and maintain firmwide career coaching policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with strategic goals.
Develop and implement tailored coaching strategies that support attorney growth and retention.
Meet regularly with associates, attorneys, and counsel at various stages to provide coaching, integration support, and guidance through key career inflection points.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and enhancement of new‑associate mentoring, upward reviews, leadership academies, and other professional development initiatives.
Propose enhancements to attorney career development offerings in collaboration with the Talent Development team.
Provide guidance on external industry trends, internal benchmarks, retention, and career progression.
Develop and analyze internal reports and projections regarding attorney engagement, retention, and career progression.
Develop and manage collateral materials for career development programs, including website content and resources.
Collaborate with Practice Group Leaders, the Director of Well‑Being, DE&I, and Professional Development teams to ensure attorneys have resources that support growth, well‑being, inclusion, and belonging.
Collaborate with Attorney Recruiting and Professional Development to support integration, retention programs, and strategic hiring goals.
Stay informed on industry best practices to advise attorneys on career advancement tools.
Lead professional development projects that foster a culture of continuous growth and leadership within the firm.
Apply coaching mindsets and practices; initiate firmwide projects that promote feedback exchange, build community, foster curiosity, empathetic listening, inclusivity, and continuous growth; train key colleagues to embed a coaching culture.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Coaching certification or accreditation (e.g., ICF) strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in a professional development department of a law firm and/or career advisory role in academia or a professional services firm.
Adherence to ICF coaching ethics and norms.
Demonstrated expertise in legal industry dynamics, law firm operations, and attorney career development.
Proven track record delivering confidential coaching to attorneys across all levels.
Strong command of business metrics, attorney development best practices, and current industry trends.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and engage effectively with large groups.
Excellent judgement and discretion with respect to confidential information.
Collaborative, adaptable, and innovative mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Team‑oriented, with strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills; detail‑ and results‑oriented; able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Salary (CA/NYC/DC): $200,000 – $275,000 (good‑faith minimum and maximum range). Compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and location.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Apply online at www.omm.com.
EEO M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries please.
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