Career Coaching & Services Manager (Legal Practice)

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1750 lawyers and 1400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence collaboration and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today Fortune The American Lawyer Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott we dont just invest in your future we accelerate your career wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us youll find:

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity we encourage you to be yourself!

• Enthusiasm for all perspectives: Were smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. Thats why our benefits program supports your physical emotional mental and financial health with an emphasis on work-life balance.

• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

- Conduct individualized coaching sessions with and be responsive to emails from individual CC&S clients employing International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies to provide support and where appropriate guidance as they define and pursue their professional goals

- Career Advancement: obtain and exercise deep familiarity with the Firms practices people resources and expectations and help clients leverage each as appropriate in pursuit of their goals

- Career Transitions: support exploration of next steps on the clients career path; provide guidance on job search strategies creation of personal marketing materials (including cover letters resumes deal sheets and business plans) interview preparation and compensation discussions; assist with leveraging Firm relationships and resources in support of searches

- Collaborate with the Global Director of Career Coaching & Services to develop and launch new initiatives for the CC&S program including those meant to address gaps or common issues faced by CC&S clients

- Collaborate with representatives from other key areas within the Firm including Alumni Relations Business Development JDEI Professional Development and Wellbeing to create and/or enhance offerings to CC&S clients specifically and the Firms attorneys and attorney-alumni generally

- Help identify appropriate candidates for job opportunities with Firm clients

- Support the maintenance of CC&S databases and identify opportunities to enhance existing databases reports and resources

- Assist with the preparation of email communications reports and presentations reflecting department statistics services and programs

- Review and revise cover letters and resumes providing clients with modified drafts and appropriate commentary about any changes to be made

Job Specifications:

- Bachelors degree and Juris Doctor degree with a minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing law in either private practice or inhouse

- International Coaching Federation certification

- At least two (2) years of related work experience as a coach or recruiter

- Ability to develop strong relationships and trust with coaching clients and partners

- Strong sense of empathy positive outlook and ability to motivate others

- Knowledge of Client Relationship Management (CRM) software (Salesforce)

- Strong written and oral communication skills

- Strong organizational skills coupled with the ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities

- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

- Ability to project a professional and personable presence in person as well as via Zoom

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Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range $131000 - $193700

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Career Coach - Legal Practice - J.D.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit use hands reach with hands and arms stoop talk and hear

• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.