Manager of Attorney Development and Programs
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Manager of Attorney Development and Programs is an integral part of Lathams Attorney Development team. This role will be responsible for overseeing all attorney development for the assigned office, while leading the Attorney Development staff in their professional development endeavors; organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating the work of the staff to ensure department objectives are met timely and accurately. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the strategic initiatives of the Associates Committee, including suggesting and implementing programs and initiatives related to morale and retention
- Providing continuous benchmarking and gathering best practices information through participation in local, regional, and national associations
- Working with the Manager of Attorney Recruiting to coordinate the orientation of new attorneys, including fall associate class onboarding
- Developing and maintaining relationships with local Associates Committee members, Office Managing Partners, Local Department Chairs, Practice Group Chairs, as well as the Global Attorney Development Department regarding the ongoing associate development needs of the office; meeting regularly with these groups to discuss ongoing needs and issues
- Managing work assignments for unassigned associates and summer associates, which includes frequent contact with unassigned associates regular contact with partners, counsel and assigned associates; maintaining data and reports to track book assignments and associate pace, reviewing weekly work reports from unassigned associates, working with the Associates Committee regularly on staffing, maintaining department roster, and monitoring pace
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Possess knowledge of legal employment issues
- Demonstrate excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective management
- Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and display the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
And have:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field; with a JD preferred
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in professional development, legal recruitment, or professional services
- A minimum of four (4) years of management experience
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional Development programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #LI-JS1 #MidSenior