Litigation Talent Development Lead — Coaching & Growth

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Law Firm is seeking a relationship-driven talent professional to lead attorney development across its Litigation Department. Partner with Practice Group leaders on retention and performance, serving as a trusted resource for associates and counsel navigating their careers within the firm.

You'll sit at the center of a top litigation practice, with real influence over how attorneys grow, stay, and thrive.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a large law firm environment, with direct experience in professional development, talent development, or practice management.
• A natural communicator who moves fluidly between conversations with senior partners and junior associates.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with sharp instincts for prioritization under competing deadlines.
• Comfortable working with data and financial reporting to tell a story and drive decisions.
• Understands how great law firms work and is genuinely invested in helping attorneys do their best work.

Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys and practice leaders to advance talent development and retention.
• Translate reporting and benchmarking data into insights that support growth and productivity.
• Shape, launch, and carry out new policies and initiatives.
• Build and guide mentorship programs for attorneys at all career stages.
• Contribute to evaluation cycles for partners, counsel, and associates, and address performance concerns.
• Guide onboarding for lateral attorneys.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze attrition trends to inform retention efforts.
• Plan and coordinate practice group meetings and events.
• Collaborate with firm administration including finance, recruiting, professional development, and DEI.

Skills

Talent development

Professional development

Communication

Data analysis

Job description

Premier Law Firm is seeking a relationship-driven talent professional to lead attorney development across its Litigation Department. Partner with Practice Group leaders on retention and performance, serving as a trusted resource for associates and counsel navigating their careers within the firm.

You'll sit at the center of a top litigation practice, with real influence over how attorneys grow, stay, and thrive.