Attorney Development Manager

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP•New York, NY

About The Position

The Attorney Development Manager oversees talent initiatives for Cleary Gottlieb’s U.S. litigation practice. The role works with practice group leaders, partners, staffing and talent colleagues, and the Inclusion & Culture team to support attorney development, advance business goals, promote a diverse talent pipeline, and foster attorney success and well-being. It also oversees associate evaluation processes, contributes to workforce planning, analyzes attorney data and metrics, and collaborates with other Talent teams on firm initiatives. The position requires discretion in handling confidential information, strong judgment, analytical ability, and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders. It is an exempt role and may require work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least three years of relevant law firm experience, including significant litigation experience.
Experience influencing and working closely with executive-level leaders.
Ability to protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong grasp of broader objectives and details.
Excellent managerial and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of financial concepts, strong numeracy skills, and comfort analyzing data and metrics.
Ability to prioritize competing workstreams and deliver accurate, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
Ability to create, drive, and complete work independently without ongoing oversight.
Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
Strong client and stakeholder service orientation, responsiveness, reliability, and follow-through.
Sound judgment, including identifying risks and issues, exercising discretion, and escalating concerns appropriately.
Ability to collaborate productively across teams and influence outcomes without positional authority.
Commitment to continuous improvement, including adopting new tools and technology.
Commitment to professional growth, seeking feedback, and pursuing learning and development opportunities.
Integrity and respect, including upholding the firm’s standards of inclusion and culture and fostering a community where every voice is heard, valued, and respected.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor degree.
Knowledge of viDesktop.

Responsibilities

Consult with litigation practice group leaders and partners to understand business goals and propose, support, and implement initiatives for holistic associate development.
Meet individually with associates to coach, advise, and support them with professional development, productivity, interpersonal dynamics, and well-being.
Collaborate with the litigation staffing team to share insights into associates’ developmental goals, productivity, and capacity, supporting attorney development, practice group goals, and equitable work distribution.
Provide staffing support or coverage as needed.
Track, aggregate, and analyze attorney metrics, including capacity information and utilization rates, to help practice group leaders and partners achieve business goals.
Implement all associate evaluation processes for the litigation practice group.
Consult independently with partners on associate evaluations and identify and propose strategies to address associate performance.
Partner with practice group leaders and other partners to ensure attorneys receive clear, actionable feedback and establish performance objectives.
Collaborate with the Chief Talent Officer to evaluate, enhance, and adapt talent development initiatives for implementation within the litigation practice group.
Help embed talent strategies in each practice group, including mentoring relationships, training programs, and coaching, to support associates’ professional success and well-being.
Collaborate with practice group leaders and committees on workforce planning, capacity projections, and target setting.
Liaise with the Attorney Development team, partners, and committees.
Prepare reports, analyze data, and present findings to practice group leaders.
Provide practice group leaders with professional perspectives and recommendations to support efficient decision-making and progress.
Lead improvements in the maintenance and use of associate data to support associate development.
Stay informed about developments in other practice groups and across the firm, and identify information relevant to practice group leaders.
Undertake other ad hoc projects as needed.