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About the Role

The Associate Development Manager is primarily responsible for supporting associate staffing, utilization, integration, and development, working closely with practice group leadership and team members in Professional Development and Legal Talent.

Responsibilities

Manage the work allocation process for associates in collaboration with practice group leaders and staffing partners.
Monitor associate workloads and professional development, ensuring equitable distribution of assignments aligned with client needs and individual development goals.
Track, aggregate, and analyze associate metrics, including availability and utilization rates, partnering with leaders and associates to achieve productivity goals.
Coordinate with practice group leaders to identify staffing needs and hiring targets, collaborating with Legal Talent to support group goals.
Support the associate performance review process by ensuring timely and quality reviews in partnership with practice group leaders and the Associate Review Committee.
Monitor associate evaluations, prepare review delivery scripts, and facilitate formal reviews, assisting associates with feedback implementation and providing coaching.
Meet regularly with practice group leaders to identify high-performing associates and those facing challenges, facilitating mentoring, training, and feedback.
Facilitate successful attorney onboarding and integration in partnership with Legal Talent and other administrative departments, including orientation and onboarding schedules.
Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback for improving the associate experience.
Collaborate with Professional Development and Legal Education teams to develop and implement training programs for associate development.
Ensure associates obtain and maintain licensure requirements and engage in continuing legal education aligned with development goals, in collaboration with the Attorney Licensing and Compliance team.
Champion and implement Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and events, promoting best practices for an inclusive culture and serving as a resource for diverse attorneys.
Promote associate wellness in collaboration with HR/Wellness teams.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications after orientation.
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours as required.
Ability to travel as required.
5+ years of direct experience with staffing and work allocation in a large law firm or professional services organization, or 5+ years combined law firm professional development and prior law practice experience, preferably in a large law firm environment.
Senior level candidates must have 7+ years applicable experience in the field with 2+ years of exempt/management experience in relevant roles.

Skills

Establish rapport and build relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal, oral (listening and talking), and written communication skills.
Ability to respect and maintain highly sensitive or confidential information.
Excellent people management skills, including serving as a mentor or coach.
Professional demeanor, initiative, diplomacy, and tact.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions based on principles rather than rules.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with multiple constituencies.
Detail-oriented, organized, and driven.
Ability to take ownership of projects and responsibilities while working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications.

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years
Senior level candidates may be considered
2+ years of exempt/management experience

Education Level

JD Degree

Salary/Compensations

$170,000 - $210,000
Senior level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package.
Full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits.
21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.
Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

About the Company

Cooley is seeking an Associate Development Manager to join the Professional Development team.

Equal Opportunity

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.
EOE.