Ropes & Gray LLP · 16 hours ago
Attorney Talent Operations Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $205K/yr
6+ years expRopes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm recognized for its leading practices in various legal areas. The Manager of Attorney Talent Operations will provide project management, operational leadership, and process improvement support across the Legal Talent function, ensuring seamless attorney lifecycle management and fostering an environment for attorney growth and development.
ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Lead and support special projects across Legal Talent, including but not limited to best practices documentation, recruiting, onboarding, licensing, non-partner compensation, retention strategies, mobility, secondments, departures, survey initiatives and general data management
Partner with colleagues to document, streamline, and improve processes; build playbooks and scalable workflows
Serve as a connector across sub-functions, understanding each group’s contributions and actively bridging silos to improve collaboration and outcomes
Act as a key bridge between lateral recruiting and integration teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for lateral hires
Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to keep onboarding materials current and aligned with firm strategy and culture
Provide training, mentoring, and, when appropriate, day-to-day supervision of junior team members
Support entry-level recruiting operations by refining and systematizing processes to drive consistency, efficiency, and scale
Oversee or contribute to data review, dashboard development, internal training programs, and summer assignment and staffing processes
Partner with Legal Talent leadership to continually reimagine programming in response to industry trends and evolving firm needs
Qualification
Required
Experience (6+ years) in human resources or legal talent organization, particularly within professional development
Driven by crisp execution: organization, thoroughness, and a 'checklist' mentality with the ability to keep an eye on the big picture at all times
Strong and succinct communication and presentation skills, particularly in writing and through PowerPoint and Canva
Ability to work in Excel
Demonstrates respect for and discretion with confidential information
Strong processing and analytical skills; ability to anticipate problems and issues and propose practical solutions informed by sound judgment
Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to competing and shifting demands, often with tight turnarounds
Ability to command the respect of the attorneys with quiet confidence
Preferred
Experience or familiarity with recruiting systems and/or staffing 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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