Attorney Development Manager: Technology
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
This role collaborates closely with Goodwin's US-based Tech associates and professional track attorneys in California to oversee cross-office work allocation, performance and utilization, and attorney retention strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in professional development within a law firm or similar environment and a passion for fostering attorney growth and development. The position also partners with Human Resources, and the Opportunity, Inclusion & Belonging (OIB) and Learning + Professional Development (L+PD) teams to ensure a positive and inclusive employee experience across training, development, coaching, integration and onboarding, retention, performance management, and career transitioning.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor required.
- 5+ years of related experience, preferably in a large law firm environment.
- Equivalent legal staffing/workforce planning/attorney development experience in another legal or professional services environment preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Consistently shows sound judgment and respects, protects, and maintains highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.
- Demonstrates effective creative problem solving and people management skills, including coaching and mentoring.
- Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Excel. Able to learn and utilize additional programs.