Ropes & Gray LLP · 3 days ago
Attorney Development Manager (Private Capital Transactions)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $240K/yr
4+ years expRopes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm, and they are seeking an Attorney Development Manager to oversee the development of attorneys across the firm’s practice groups. The role involves collaborating with practice leaders to ensure developmental needs are met, coordinating work assignments, and supporting professional development initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the practice and specialty group leaders and ADPs to provide a seamless integration of staffing and training opportunities as the foundation for associates' growth and development. Coordinate the assignment and reassignment of work to associates and monitor assignments across all offices. Expose lawyers to assignments with all members of the appropriate departments, practice and specialty groups, as well as all aspects of the practice. Work with the department heads, practice and specialty group leaders and ADPs to maintain the integration of professional development goals into the assignment process. Work with department heads, practice and specialty group leaders and ADPs to integrate practice group planning into the assignment process. Where necessary, facilitate the work assignments with other firm departments. Help the departments, practice and specialty groups to maintain an appropriate level of pro bono work
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. Maintain records on individual associates pertaining to their development. Understand talent gaps
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. Partner with ADPs to ensure associates are receiving clear and actionable feedback, as well as going forward strategies to achieve their goals prior to the next formal review period. Coordinate with attorney support to input such information into the attorney review system
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. Collaborate with the practice and specialty group leaders to plan for future workforce needs. Work with the Hiring & Development Committee, recruiting, strategic attorney planning, practice development and attorney support to ensure information sharing regarding capacity projections and target planning
Contribute to the planning, design and implementation of a comprehensive formal skills training program, with the department training committees, department heads, practice and specialty group leaders, partners and the professional development team, in support of the firm's competency model and the benchmarks of the practice groups and departments, where appropriate
Assist with and support other professional development initiatives, including recruiting materials and process, orientation, training camps, mentoring programs and other programs and initiatives
Partner with recruiting, attorney talent and professional development to provide for a seamless integration of new and lateral associates
Collaborate with recruiting regarding summer associate trainings and social events for the practice and specialty groups
Collaborate with professional development and practice groups to develop strategic programming for their associates
Provide hands-on support as needed to the department heads, practice and specialty group leaders in multiple offices, including international offices (as applicable)
Qualification
Required
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
A minimum of 2 years prior experience in staffing, professional development, or practice support is also strongly preferred
Established proficiency in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
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
Preferred
Knowledge of electronic databases such as viDesktop is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Personal and professional development
Career growth opportunities
A collegial and supportive culture
Discretionary bonus based on performance
Company
Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray, a preeminent, global law firm, has been ranked in the top-three on The American Lawyer's prestigious "A-List" for eight consecutive years and listed on Law.com’s UK “A-List” for three years in a row.
1001-5000 employees
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