Talent Development Manager (Litigation)

Friedman Williams; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams is seeking a Talent Development Manager in New York, NY, to support the Litigation & Arbitration Group. This role includes managing associate development, performance evaluations, and coordinating career goals within a hybrid work environment. Candidates must have a JD and four to eight years of law firm experience, with a preference for litigation backgrounds.

The position involves strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with an ability to manage sensitive situations. Interested candidates should send their resumes to Jill Tomarken at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of law firm experience, preferably in litigation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work flexibly with time-sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with practice group members and clients.
• Coordinate associate assignments with the Staffing Partner.
• Participate in performance evaluations of associates.
• Manage onboarding and exit procedures for associates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

JD

Job description

Talent Development Manager (Litigation) New York NY

Job ID: 21317

The position will support our client’s Litigation & Arbitration Group. The Talent Development Manager will report to the Director of Attorney Talent Development. This position is located in the New York office and is hybrid (3-4 days in-office requirement), but will be responsible for all domestic offices. The Talent Development Manager should be comfortable interacting with employees at all levels under pressure while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, and should display a high level of professionalism and discretion. This position has a JD education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Get to know the practice group, its attorneys and administrative teams, case flow, and clients.
• Be familiar with the associates’ day-to-day experiences within the group, reviews, their matters, workloads, and professional development goals.
• Work closely with the Staffing Partner in coordinating the assignment of associates to ongoing and new matters. Suggest assignments based on the workload of the department and the developmental needs of the associate.
• Work closely with partners to ensure that appropriate developmental and training messages are provided during associate performance evaluations, and participate in all evaluations to ensure consistent delivery.
• Counsel associates on their career goals.
• Work closely with the Training Partner and the Professional Development team to continue implementing a comprehensive, multi-tiered training program for litigation associates.
• Help develop and facilitate ad hoc events to foster greater cohesion and communication within the group.
• Manage onboarding of lateral and first-year associates and exit procedures for departing associates; conduct exit interviews.
• Other responsibilities as they are assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Four to eight years of law firm experience; litigation experience at a peer firm strongly preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, presentation, communication, leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
• Must be highly responsive to time-sensitive issues.
• The position requires flexibility with respect to working hours.
• In-person attendance on a hybrid schedule (3-4 days in the office) is expected.

Education

• JD required.

If you are interested in this role, please send your resume to Jill Tomarken: [e-mail]. Thank you.