Litigation Talent Development Manager

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP seeks an Attorney Development Manager to oversee talent initiatives within the U.S. litigation practice.

You will work with practice leaders to advance associate development, coaching, and performance reviews, while promoting diversity and long‑term workforce planning across the firm. The role partners with the Inclusion & Culture team and other Talent groups to implement strategic workforce initiatives, analytics, and mentoring programs, ensuring high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor degree preferred.
• At least three years of relevant law firm experience, including significant experience in litigation.
• Experience influencing and working closely with executive‑level leaders.
• Ability to protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong grasp of both broader objectives and details.
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of financial concepts, strong numeracy skills, and comfort analyzing data and metrics.
• Ability to prioritize competing workstreams and deliver accurate, high‑quality results in a fast‑paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of viDesktop is a plus.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Consult with litigation practice group leaders and partners to understand business goals and propose, support, and implement initiatives that advance those goals through the holistic development of associate talent.
• Meet individually with associates to coach, advise, and support them in their roles, particularly with respect to professional development, productivity, interpersonal dynamics, and well‑being.
• Collaborate with the litigation staffing team to share insights into associates’ developmental goals, productivity, and capacity, supporting attorney development, practice group business goals, and the equitable distribution of work. Provide staffing support or coverage as needed.
• Track, aggregate, and analyze attorney metrics, including capacity information and utilization rates, to help practice group leaders and partners achieve the group’s business goals.
• Implement all associate evaluation processes for the litigation practice group. Independently consult with partners on associate evaluations and identify and propose effective strategies to address associate performance.
• Partner with practice group leaders and other partners to ensure attorneys receive clear, actionable feedback and establish clear performance objectives.
• Collaborate with the Chief Talent Officer to evaluate, enhance, and adapt talent development initiatives for effective implementation within the litigation practice group.
• Help embed talent strategies within each practice group to support associates’ professional success and well‑being, including mentoring relationships, training programs, and coaching.
• Collaborate with practice group leaders and various committees on workforce planning, capacity projections, and target setting.

Skills

Independent productivity

Strong communication

Client/stakeholder service

Sound judgment

Collaboration across teams

Continuous improvement

Professional development

Integrity and respect

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

viDesktop

Job description

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP seeks an Attorney Development Manager to oversee talent initiatives within the U.S. litigation practice.

You will work with practice leaders to advance associate development, coaching, and performance reviews, while promoting diversity and long‑term workforce planning across the firm. The role partners with the Inclusion & Culture team and other Talent groups to implement strategic workforce initiatives, analytics, and mentoring programs, ensuring high