Attorney Development Manager

CALIBRATE; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CALIBRATE seeks an Attorney Development Manager to advance attorney growth, engagement, and retention across its Mid-Atlantic offices (Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Wilmington). Reporting to the Senior Attorney Development Manager, you will lead onboarding, mentoring, and development initiatives for associates and laterals, aligning with firm priorities.

You will design innovative programs, collaborate with practice groups, and manage complex talent projects to drive

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience with 5+ years in attorney development.
• Juris Doctor degree; prior large-firm practice preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmwide attorney development initiatives and mentoring programs to elevate engagement and career progression.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to firm leadership and key stakeholders, aligning development strategies with business priorities.
• Design and deliver innovative in-person, virtual, and hybrid development programs for associates across levels and practices.
• Drive onboarding, mentorship, and retention efforts to enhance long-term talent experience.
• Collaborate with practice groups to strengthen curricula and learning resources across key areas.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

A global top-tier AmLaw 16 law firm is seeking an Attorney Development Manager to play a pivotal role in advancing attorney growth, engagement, and success. Reporting to the Senior Attorney Development Manager, this individual will bring a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to identifying needs, navigating complex priorities, and delivering thoughtful professional development strategies.

As a key member of the Professional Development team, the Manager will work with firm leadership to design and implement innovative programs that support attorneys throughout their careers, with a particular focus on associates. The role will primarily support the Mid-Atlantic offices in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, and Wilmington, leading onboarding, professional development, mentoring, engagement, advancement, and retention.

The role in action:

• Lead transformative, firmwide attorney development initiatives and mentoring programs that elevate attorney engagement and career progression.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to firm leadership, practice group leaders, and key business stakeholders, aligning professional development strategies with evolving business priorities.
• Establish strategic development goals and deliver engaging in-person, virtual, and hybrid training programs tailored to attorneys across experience levels and practice areas.
• Drive the associate talent experience from onboarding through advancement, fostering successful integration, engagement, mentorship, professional growth, and long-term retention.
• Collaborate with practice group leadership to create customized development programs, strengthen training curricula, and enhance learning resources across key practice areas.
• Manage complex projects and operational initiatives, leveraging data, adult learning methodologies, and best-in-class professional development practices to maximize effectiveness and measurable impact.

We are seeking candidates who:

• Bring 10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in attorney development, talent management, professional development, DEI, or related functions.
• Hold Juris Doctor degree. Prior experience practicing law at a large firm preferred.
• Demonstrate exceptional relationship-building, communication, and project management skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and drive innovative talent development strategies.