Attorney Talent & Development Leader — Law Firm

Wisnik Career Enterprises, Inc.

Friend (NY)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Wisnik Career Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Senior Talent Manager for a New York-based fast-growing corporate law firm.

You will advise associates and partners on attorney development, manage staffing utilization, and oversee performance reviews and advancement processes. You will lead training and mentoring programs, coordinate onboarding, and collaborate with the Chief Talent Officer on talent initiatives.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in attorney talent, professional development, practice management or related function; law firm experience required.
JD preferred; transactional practice experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of attorney development, performance management, staffing and integration.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with partners and advise attorneys on sensitive matters.
Service-oriented approach with strong judgment, discretion and analytical skills.
3 days per week in-office and occasional travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted resource for associates and partners on attorney development, workload, performance and career progression.
Monitor associate staffing and utilization, helping partners allocate work to balance client needs, attorney capacity and development opportunities.
Manage attorney feedback, performance reviews and advancement processes; help partners address performance concerns and implement development plans.
Build and oversee attorney training and mentoring programs, identifying needs and developing practical resources as the organization grows.
Coordinate attorney onboarding and integration, conducting check-ins and helping new hires build relationships and understand expectations.
Work closely with the Chief Talent Officer and attorney committees on talent initiatives; analyze staffing, performance and retention data to recommend improvements.