Litigation Career Growth Advisor

Winston & Strawn LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Winston Taylor seeks a Career Development Advisor to guide mid-level and senior associates in the Litigation Department toward successful career paths. The role partners with leadership to foster development, retention, and leadership opportunities across the firm.

Reporting to the Director of Attorney Development & Advancement, you will lead programs, track progress, and support career transitions while collaborating with HR, Recruiting, and Inclusion teams to align talent with firm goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. required.
• 7+ years of experience in professional development or coaching at a law firm and/or career advisory role in academia or a professional services firm.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support business objectives.
• Must live within a commutable distance to a firm office with the ability to come into the office 3-4 days per week.
• 5+ years of legal practice in a large law firm strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advisor to mid-level and senior associates in the Litigation Department, meeting regularly as a trusted advisor on career development.
• Collaborate with Director of Attorney Development & Advancement on lateral associate career development and partnering with Recruiting and Integration teams.
• Develop programs and initiatives to support associate career growth and development at mid and senior levels.
• Support and contribute to retention strategies tailored to individual attorney career objectives.
• Assist in tracking development and translating feedback into actionable goals.

Skills

Client relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking / presentation

Coaching / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Winston Taylor seeks a Career Development Advisor to guide mid-level and senior associates in the Litigation Department toward successful career paths. The role partners with leadership to foster development, retention, and leadership opportunities across the firm.

Reporting to the Director of Attorney Development & Advancement, you will lead programs, track progress, and support career transitions while collaborating with HR, Recruiting, and Inclusion teams to align talent with firm goals.