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Cooley LLP · 5 months ago

Associate Development Manager- Fund Formation

Palo Alto

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$165K/yr - $205K/yr

5+ years exp

Cooley LLP is seeking an Associate Development Manager to join the Professional Development team. This role is primarily responsible for supporting associate staffing, utilization, integration, and development, working closely with practice group leadership and team members.

Document PreparationLegalProfessional Services

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with practice group leaders and partners in charge of staffing to manage the work allocation process for associates in the group

Monitor workloads and professional development of associates and help allocate new matters in a manner which ensures an equitable distribution of assignments consistent with the clients’ needs and the attorneys’ individual professional development goals

Track, aggregate and analyze associate metrics, including availability information and utilization rates. Partner with practice group leaders and associates to ensure that individual goals relating to productivity are achieved and practice group productivity is maintained

Coordinate with practice group leaders and other supervising partners to identify staffing needs and hiring targets; partner with the Legal Talent team to ensure hiring efforts are supporting the goals and needs of the group

Support the associate performance review process by working with practice group leaders and Associate Review Committee members to ensure quality reviews are delivered in a timely fashion

Help monitor associate evaluations, prepare review delivery scripts and facilitate the delivery of formal reviews. Work with associates to implement feedback received, collaborating with Professional Development team members to provide coaching, where necessary

Meet regularly with practice group leaders to identify high performing associates and associates who may be having specific challenges so that appropriate mentoring, training and other actions can be taken to address specific circumstances in a timely manner. Facilitate frequent feedback between partners and associates

Partner with Legal Talent and other internal administrative departments to facilitate successful attorney on-boarding and integration, including conducting department orientation for new hires and building robust onboarding schedules. Help conduct exit interviews such that the firm can leverage departing associate feedback to improve the associate experience

Collaborate with Professional Development and Legal Education team members to develop, enhance and implement legal and professional skills training programs and initiatives to support associate development

Collaborate with the firm’s Attorney Licensing and Compliance team members to ensure associates obtain and maintain their licensure requirements and engage in continuing legal education aligned with development goals

Collaborate with the firm's Diversity and Inclusion team to champion and implement initiatives and events. Promote best practices in commitment to an inclusive culture and serve as a resource for diverse attorneys

Collaborate with HR/Wellness teams to promote the wellness of associates

All other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

StaffingWork allocationProfessional developmentTalent managementDegreeMicrosoft Office proficiencyPeople managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTime management

Required

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required

Ability to travel, as required

5 + years of direct experience with staffing and work allocation in a large law firm or professional services organization, or 5+ years combined law firm professional development and prior law practice experience, preferably in a large law firm environment

Senior level candidates must have 7+ years applicable experience in the field with 2+ years of exempt/management experience in relevant roles

Preferred

JD Degree

Substantial experience in work allocation, talent management, career coaching, professional development, and/or personnel management

Benefits

Medical

Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)

Dental

Vision

Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care coverage

Backup care for children and/or adults

Other parental support benefits

Firm-paid life insurance

AD&D

LTD

Short term medical benefits

21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)

10 paid holidays each year

Generous parental leave

Fertility benefits

Company

Cooley LLP

Glassdoor4.0

Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.

Founded in 1920

Palo Alto, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cooley.com

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