Legal Staff Human Resources in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Human Resources in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Attorney Learning & Development Strategist

Job Responsibilities:

- Supports attorney integration by establishing ongoing touchpoints with assigned first-year and lateral cohorts through one-on-one check-ins, regular office hours, and group coaching. Builds community and implements structures to develop strong relationships with these cohorts.
- Creates position and resource awareness among summer associates, associates, and partners through email communication, personal outreach, and office visits, promoting the law firm's culture of Learning & Development (L&D) as a market differentiator.
- Promotes awareness of performance expectations in the MyMoFo career path structure to guide associates in assessing their development and setting goals to achieve success.
- Works with local leadership to promote attorney engagement and morale, implementing related plans and strategies.
- Partners with Associate Committee members to promote transparency and open communication between non-partner attorneys and local and firm leadership. Supports local committee members in developing as leaders within the firm and attends local and firm-wide Associate Committee meetings.
- Guides and supports attorneys and local offices in areas of performance management and talent development, including requests for resources, coaching, and guidance for associates on career development matters.
- Works closely with assigned Practice Groups to ensure preparation and delivery of evaluations consistent with law firm standards for the spring, interim, and annual evaluation process.

Education and Experience Information:

- Juris Doctor (JD) with a minimum of four years of practice experience at a major law firm.
- Strong background in Learning and Development in a professional services environment preferred, including experience in talent management and instructional design.
- Ability to apply effective independent judgment and decision making.
- Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives, focusing on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Understanding of the business of law firms and how best to create strategic learning opportunities to further business goals.
- High level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding firm personnel or matters with a high degree of professionalism.
- Ability to build strong relationships among personnel in different offices.
- Advanced communication skills, with the ability to interact substantively with all individuals in the firm.
- Ability to present ideas comfortably in public forums, including excellent group facilitation skills.
- Keen sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.

Salary Information:

- New York salary range: $152k to $212k
- Boston, Washington, . salary range: $144k to $204k
- Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

About the Law Firm:

- The law firm collaborates as one across borders, practice areas, and business functions, valuing fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.
- Offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on the first day, including various options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, industry-leading parental leave and family benefits, and a global wellness program.
- Provides education reimbursement annually and has a dedicated Talent Development team.
- Offers a competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.