Manager of Attorney Development and Engagement

TBG | The Bachrach Group; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bachrach Group is seeking a Manager of Attorney Development & Engagement for a leading AMLAW 100 firm in Washington. The role focuses on culture, engagement, and strategic development across onboarding, coaching, and program design.

You will partner with Talent Leads to implement action plans, lead resource group initiatives, and manage external partnerships while supporting reporting and diversity surveys. Strong data skills and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience leading attorney development programs.
• Experience managing talent or development programs in law firms.
• Experience analyzing workforce data and translating insights into actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce data analysis to identify utilization trends and engagement indicators.
• Design and implement tailored action plans for underutilized or disengaged associates.
• Advise on onboarding, mentoring, performance evaluations, and work allocation.
• Lead programming for attorney resource groups to promote connectivity and inclusion.
• Manage external partnerships for mentoring, upskilling, and visibility opportunities.
• Coordinate RFPs and diversity surveys to reflect inclusive practices.
• Gather feedback on evaluation cycles and propose action plans based on trends.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development on firmwide training initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Engagement coaching

Talent development

Learning & development

Communication

Project management

Change management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ViGlobal

Oracle

Job description

Our client, an AMLAW 100 firm is seeking a Manager of Attorney Development & Engagement to join their team!

This opportunity is really focused on Culture and Engagement

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary

• Lead Workforce Data Analysis: Review associate workforce metrics to identify utilization trends, performance patterns, and engagement indicators; translate insights into actionable recommendations to support improvements in utilization, performance, and engagements outcomes.
• Engagement & Performance Coaching: Partner with Talent Leads and Attorney Development professionals to design and implement tailored action plans for underutilized or disengaged associates, fostering performance improvement and belonging.
• Lead and Advise on Talent Development Practices: Advise on onboarding, mentoring, performance evaluations, and work allocation programs and processes to ensure they are inclusive and aligned with associate performance objectives.
• Lead Attorney Resource Group Engagement: Lead programming for attorney resource groups to promote cross-practice group and office connectivity, professional development, and inclusive networking opportunities.
• Facilitate External Development Partnerships: Manage and leverage relationships with external organizations (e.g., bar associations, professional networks) to create mentoring, upskilling, and visibility opportunities for associates.
• Support External Reporting & Recognition: Coordinate and support RFPs and diversity surveys, ensuring accurate representation of the firm’s inclusive practices and progress.
• Support Attorney Development Processes: Manage and support key components of evaluation cycles by gathering and reviewing feedback, scheduling review meetings, analyzing results, and recommending action plans based on identified trends.
• Collaborate on Learning & Development: Work closely with the Learning & Development team on firmwide training programs and lead or manage assigned initiatives and special projects.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. JD or Master’s Degree in business administration, leadership or organizational development preferred.

Experience:

• 8 – 10 years of experience leading and delivering programs and practices related to attorney development efforts in a law firm or similar professional services environment required.
• Demonstrated experience managing key components of talent or development programs, including performance processes, coaching initiatives, or engagement activities.
• Experience analyzing workforce data and translating insights into actionable improvements to support talent development outcomes.

Special Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of recruiting, professional development, culture and engagement, business development, and organizational development preferred.
• Demonstrated success in developing strategy and process improvements.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of talent systems such as ViGlobal and Oracle a plus.
• Ability to leverage reporting and data tools to support program management, monitoring, and decision-making.

Attributes:

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills; ability to work with a team of highly-skilled professionals in situations that require diplomacy and confidentiality; detail-oriented; financial and statistical reporting skills; strong relationship building, people, organizational and project management skills.
• Deep knowledge of change management and strategies for creating alignment with a diverse set of employees.
• Outstanding creative thinking skills and the ability to offer new ideas and approaches.
• Innovative thinker; creative problem solver; excellent interpersonal, team, and verbal and written communications skills; works effectively and collaboratively at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects at once, realign priorities as needed, and drive projects to successful completion.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to leverage data for decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Commands the respect of partners, associates and business support colleagues.
• Responds quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
• Ability to anticipate problems and independently propose solutions while maintaining highly confidential and sensitive information.

Qualifications:

• Ability to manage people and maintain a good rapport with various personnel at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and determining priorities based on what is most important to the Firm’s success.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, and to delegate and manage resources effectively.
• Ability and availability to travel in order to effectively implement the firm’s strategy and initiatives.
• Sound judgment and ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks.