Senior Legal Talent Manager- 3659886

Job Title: Senior Legal Talent Manager

Location: New York, NY 10019

Salary/Payrate: $180K to $210K

Work Environment: Hybrid (#1 of days WFH) / Remote

Term: Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1,000 should the person you refer
gets hired

Job Description:

Our client, an international AmLaw 100 firm, is looking to hire a
Senior Legal Talent Manager at their offices in New York City.
The position will allow for a hybrid work schedule with 4 days a
week onsite, 1 remote, and will pay an annual base salary of
$180K to $210K plus a performance-based bonus and comprehensive
benefits package.

The Senior Legal Talent Manager – Litigation will support
Practice Groups within the Litigation Department focusing on
talent management, lateral integration, the evaluation process
and helping implement strategic plans for their responsible
Practice Groups.

Responsibilities:

* Provide support to the Practice Group Heads in connection with
overall administration of the department including advancing
talent development, retention, and firm culture.
* Serve as the liaison between the partners and the Finance
department for any reporting needs; utilize financial reporting,
analytics, and benchmarking to monitor growth and improve
associate productivity.
* Strategize with Practice Group leadership and members of the
Legal Talent Management-Litigation team to develop, implement and
enforce firm policies and new initiatives.
* Oversee the mentorship programming at all levels for the
Practice Groups.
* In collaboration with Legal Talent Management – Litigation
team, assist with the annual evaluation process for income
partners, associates and counsel and monitor identified
performance issues in the assigned Practice Groups.
* Develop relationships with and serve as a resource for
associates and counsel in connection with professional
development, interpersonal issues, morale, and firm life.
* Assist with lateral attorney integration and development to
facilitate effective transition into their Practice Groups and
the Litigation Department.
* In collaboration with the Legal Talent Management -Litigation
team, conduct exit interviews with departing associates and
compile and analyze attrition data.
* Oversee planning and coordination of Practice Group meetings
and events.
* Liaise with other administrative departments, including
Finance, Recruiting, Professional Development & Training, Career
Development, Inclusion and Business Development in furtherance of
the above.

Qualifications:

* Undergraduate degree required. J.D. Preferred
* At least 7-10 years of law firm experience; with a minimum of 5
years of law firm experience; experience in practice group or
talent management in large law firm preferred.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and ability
to work effectively with attorneys and staff throughout the Firm.
* Highly organized and self-directed approach to work with
meticulous attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and thrive in
a fast-paced environment with intense client service orientation.
* Creativity in developing solutions and achieving results.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel and other
sensitive matters.