Attorney Development & Talent Growth Manager

Ladders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Professional Development to shape attorney development, staffing coordination, and performance support within a large, high-performing law firm environment. This role partners with practice leadership to strengthen associate experience, promote retention, and align training with evolving needs.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational judgment and discretion, working with senior attorneys and partners to build talent, improve utilization visibility, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or professional services organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing and work allocation for Securities Distribution associates
• Monitor utilization and track associates’ experiences for skill development
• Implement performance evaluation processes for associates and counsel
• Organize training programs to address identified skill gaps
• Facilitate attorney retention through regular check-ins and morale monitoring
• Conduct orientation for new and lateral attorneys joining the group
• Assign mentors and oversee partner advisor assignments for associates

Skills

Staffing coordination

Utilization tracking

Performance evaluation

Training program development

Mentor assignment

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Professional Development to shape attorney development, staffing coordination, and performance support within a large, high-performing law firm environment. This role partners with practice leadership to strengthen associate experience, promote retention, and align training with evolving needs.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational judgment and discretion, working with senior attorneys and partners to build talent, improve utilization visibility, and