Full-Time

Attorney Development Manager

Technology Business Unit

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Goodwin

Goodwin

1,001-5,000 employees

Global law firm providing legal services

Financial Services
Real Estate
Legal

Compensation Overview

$125.2k - $223.7kAnnually

Senior

Santa Monica, CA, USA + 3 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Mountain View, CA, USA

Hybrid work schedule with flexible arrangements.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Data Analysis
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.
Responsibilities
  • Oversees the cross-office attorney matter assignment system for Tech attorneys in California offices.
  • Analyzes and reports on cohort capacity/workloads and forecasts future capacity needs.
  • Works closely with assigned attorneys to monitor workloads, focusing on associate retention and professional development, and ensures equitable distribution of assignments aligned with clients’ needs and individual professional development goals.
  • Regularly reviews and analyzes data on productivity and utilization, recruiting, departures, etc., and presents that data in an easily digestible format to various stakeholders, including BU leadership and local department leaders.
  • Collaborates with east coast and international counterparts to understand and report on the Tech Business Unit across all offices.
  • Supports the attorney performance management processes.
  • Monitors evaluations, collaborates with the Attorney Review Committee to prepare review materials, facilitates the delivery of formal reviews, advises partners on specific and/or sensitive performance-related situations, and coaches attorneys on how to effectively deliver real-time feedback and how to implement feedback received.
  • Working with the BU Practice Managers, assists with the execution of the advisor program; assigns advisors to new attorneys and lateral hires in the group; and solicits feedback from both advisors and advisees to ensure that the program is meeting its goal of enhancing attorneys’ professional development.
  • Utilizes the advisor system to communicate professional development information to attorneys as appropriate.
  • Works to continuously improve the advisor program.
  • Supports the firm's DEI strategy and the BU’s DEI goals via coaching and development, and championing DEI-sponsored initiatives and events.
  • Encourages inclusion among members of the practice group and serves as a resource for attorneys with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Partners with key internal departments to facilitate successful attorney on-boarding and integration, including leading orientation sessions for new hires.
  • Guides departing individuals on transitioning and conducts exit interviews.
  • Collaborates with the L+PD team and practice group leadership to identify training needs/suggest program ideas for training curriculums related to legal and professional skills that support attorney development of core competencies.
  • Proactively consults with the Human Resources team on employee relations matters for thoughtful and efficient resolution.
  • Partners with the Recruiting team to ensure strategic workforce planning and hiring efforts are taking place in support of the practice group’s and department’s goals and capacity needs.
  • Collaborates with other team members and functional areas to develop and improve department-specific, firm-wide, and Attorney Development team process, policies, and initiatives.

Goodwin is a global law firm with over 1,000 lawyers specializing in complex transactions, high-stakes litigation, and advisory services across various industries, including financial services, life sciences, and technology. The firm helps clients, from startups to large corporations, navigate legal challenges and close significant deals, charging fees on an hourly or project basis. Goodwin stands out with its strong presence in major cities worldwide, allowing it to serve a diverse client base effectively. The firm's goal is to provide tailored legal solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1912

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for legal services in the technology sector benefits Goodwin.
  • The rise of ESG criteria creates opportunities for Goodwin's advisory services.
  • Growth in life sciences leads to more M&A, benefiting Goodwin's expertise.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from firms like Paul Hastings may lead to talent drain.
  • High-profile cases may attract political scrutiny, affecting Goodwin's reputation.
  • Expansion into new markets could strain resources and lead to challenges.

What makes Goodwin unique

  • Goodwin has a strong global presence in major cities worldwide.
  • The firm specializes in complex transactions and high-stakes litigation.
  • Goodwin serves a diverse client base across multiple industries.

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