This position is responsible for the implementation and execution of all human resources processes and procedures related to non-member attorneys, patent agents, and technical advisors, while collaborating with Section Management, Legal Recruiting, Finance, and other administrative departments. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain strong relationships with attorneys and employees across all sections. Gain a deep understanding of Mintz’s capabilities and resources. Provide excellent service and become a trusted colleague. Viewed as a helpful resource who advocates appropriately and proactively for positive change and creative solutions. Participate in the Non-Member review process, including using evaluation software, communicating to members and non-members, ensuring timely completion of evaluations and any follow-up actions, monitoring program effectiveness and suggesting enhancements. Provide strategic guidance related to ongoing performance management. Identify developmental gaps and collaborate closely with Attorney Development colleagues, Section Management, and Members to implement programs to address the issues identified. Participate in the Firm's Non-Member compensation strategy. Collaborate closely with Attorney Development colleagues and Section Management to determine discretionary bonuses, billing rates, and salaries. Keep current on the depth chart and other tools that reflect hiring and status changes. Conduct local office exit interviews. Streamline the exit interview process and aggregate firm-wide results for presentation to Attorney Development colleagues and management as appropriate. Participate in all aspects of the Mentoring, Advising, and Sponsorship Programs, including identifying local office pairings, training and communications, monitoring program effectiveness and suggesting enhancements. Collaborate with Attorney Development colleagues and other HR colleagues on employee relations matters, including performance management and investigations. Work with the Senior Manager of Human Resources and associates to develop agendas for Firm Associate Committee meetings. Manage implementation of attorney leaves, impact on hours and compensation, in coordination with Benefits and Finance. Manage the orientation and on-boarding processes for all attorneys, monitoring program effectiveness, and suggesting enhancements. Collaborate with Professional Development colleagues to help implement the Firm's professional development strategy and ensure that unique local office needs are communicated and met. Plan and coordinate office events, including Lunch Bunch program, to enhance morale. Work with the HR coordinator to ensure active bar admission status in appropriate jurisdictions. Provide support to the Manager of Human Resources and Professional Staff Training and Development, as needed. Assist Mintz’s affinity groups as needed. Maintain own professional development by attending conferences and joining relevant networking groups. Travel to Boston and other offices as needed. Assume additional responsibilities as requested. |