Work Allocation Manager – Legal Talent Development

White-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 136,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Vacation and leave policies

Parental leave

Performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

White & Case is seeking a Work Allocation Manager for our Washington DC or New York office. The role engages associates to understand their interests and to provide access to experiences and relationships that advance their careers, while balancing firm priorities and staffing needs.

This is a people-focused, high-performance position requiring exceptional relationship-building across partners and Staffing Partners, with responsibilities in staffing, KPI reporting, and development coaching, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in associate development, work allocation, and/or resource management in a large professional services environment.
• Strong commercial and business awareness.
• Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
• Project management proficiency.
• Client service focus.
• Strong judgment and communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and capable of driving change.

Responsibilities

• Balance, transparent and consistent work allocation with targeted development.
• Manage staffing requests and collaborate with Staffing Partners.
• Monitor work allocation KPIs and report to practice leadership.
• Conduct regular career discussions with associates and gather feedback.
• Ensure appropriate staffing aligned with current and future demand.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and escalate sensitive staffing issues.
• Collaborate with the Regional Section Head and Staffing Partners on performance and development.

Skills

Associate development

Work allocation

Resource management

Commercial awareness

Diplomacy

Negotiation

Project management

Client service

Judgment

Written & verbal communication

Change management

Technology skills

Resource management software

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Resource management software

Job description

White & Case is seeking a Work Allocation Manager for our Washington DC or New York office. The role engages associates to understand their interests and to provide access to experiences and relationships that advance their careers, while balancing firm priorities and staffing needs.

This is a people-focused, high-performance position requiring exceptional relationship-building across partners and Staffing Partners, with responsibilities in staffing, KPI reporting, and development coaching, plus