Attorney Development Manager

5 days ago

New York, New York, United States Ropes & Gray Full time
About Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray is a leading global law firm with a strong commitment to excellence and innovation. Our firm has been consistently ranked among the top law firms in the world, and we are proud of our reputation for delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Attorney Development Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the skills and abilities of our attorneys, with a focus on talent development and growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with practice group leaders and attorney development partners to provide a seamless integration of staffing and training opportunities for associates.
  • Coordinate the assignment and reassignment of work to associates and monitor assignments across all offices.
  • Exposure lawyers to assignments with all members of the appropriate departments, practice and specialty groups, as well as all aspects of the practice.
  • Work with department heads, practice and specialty group leaders, ADPs and ADSs to maintain the integration of professional development goals into the assignment process.
  • Collaborate with the practice and specialty group leaders and ADPs to ensure that the individual development needs of associates are addressed.
  • Facilitate frequent feedback between partners and associates and organize and support regular, periodic department, practice and specialty group partner meetings to share knowledge of associate work, feedback and training.
  • Assist the department heads, practice and specialty group leaders and ADPs with the associate feedback processes by gathering and organizing feedback and guidance on associate performance.
  • Serve as a resource to attorneys and develop and identify appropriate professional development opportunities.
  • Track, aggregate and analyze associate metrics including availability information and utilization rates.
  • Partner with department heads, practice and specialty groups leaders and associates such that individual goals relating to productivity are achieved and department, practice and specialty group level productivity is maintained.
Requirements
  • J.D. and at least 4 to 6 years practice experience, preferably practicing at a peer law firm, or at least 5 years experience working in human resources at a similar professional services organization is strongly preferred.
  • Established proficiency in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Knowledge of electronic databases such as viDesktop is a plus.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and flexibly, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to command the respect of the attorneys.
  • Sound judgment and ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
  • Ability to assimilate information quickly in order to grasp larger concepts as well as details.
  • Energetic orientation; be driven to and energized by accomplishment.
  • Ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; and can work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks.
  • Ability to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment in seeking a resolution.
Compensation and Total Rewards Package

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture.

Working Conditions

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.

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