Attorney Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Chile.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of attorney development initiatives from inception.

• Establish a firm-wide feedback process that extends beyond annual evaluations.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with partners and firm leadership.

• Create programs and touchpoints that foster a sense of community among associates.

• Design and oversee comprehensive learning and development programs based on adult learning theory.

• Provide coaching to associates, address performance issues, and support their growth as a people manager.

• Evaluate utilization and performance metrics to identify associates who are under- or mis-utilized and implement corrective actions.

• Participate in talent acquisition initiatives and contribute to future attorney-team expansion programs.

• Utilize knowledge of US employment law in development and performance-related matters.

• Advocate for attorney development as a key function within the firm.

• Collaborate closely with the People Team and firm leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in law or attorney development; preferably with experience in a law firm or legal technology setting.

• Strong skills in designing learning and development programs grounded in adult learning principles.

• Genuine coaching and mentoring experience, ideally with prior people management responsibilities.

• Familiarity with US employment law.

• Proficient in compiling utilization and performance data.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Availability during the Americas time zone, preferably Eastern Time, ensuring substantial overlap with the team and supported attorneys.

• Resilient, straightforward, and transparent disposition with an ability to navigate ambiguity.

• Tech-savvy and forward-thinking with respect to AI innovations.

• Capable of exercising sound judgment in uncertain situations, identifying gaps, prioritizing tasks, and influencing stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Full-time independent contractor position.

• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent.

• Chance to share unique insights and flourish in your role.