Strategic Performance & Advancement Coordinator

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Palo Alto seeks a highly organized professional to support the Performance & Advancement team, coordinating performance management and advancement processes for attorneys and consulting professionals.

Reporting to the Director of Performance Management, this role focuses on system administration, data integrity, and timely execution of review cycles in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; HR/Business related concentration preferred.
• Minimum of two years supporting performance management, development, or HR in professional services.
• Experience in a law firm or similar environment strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the performance management system and forms.
• Coordinate review timelines and ensure timely execution of processes.
• Draft communications and documentation for PM and advancement activities.
• Maintain records, trackers, and confidential files across review cycles.
• Collaborate with Accounting, HR, and other teams to support data and reporting.
• Prepare reports and presentations from performance data.
• Conduct data audits for accuracy and completeness.
• Support meetings and logistics for PM/advancement activities.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Client service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Strong written and verbal comms

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

viEval

Workday

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Palo Alto seeks a highly organized professional to support the Performance & Advancement team, coordinating performance management and advancement processes for attorneys and consulting professionals.

Reporting to the Director of Performance Management, this role focuses on system administration, data integrity, and timely execution of review cycles in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.