Associate Development Manager - Litigation

For the New York Office of a Prestigious Global Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Interface with Partners to maximize productivity of all associates, trouble-shoot and spot potential performance issues among associates;
• Resolve difficult staffing issues with junior associates; consult with relevant litigation Partners on resolving difficult staffing issues for more senior associates; staff mid-level and senior associates in the litigation department;
• Provide support to Associate Development Manager to resolve conflicts and assist with resource allocation challenges;
• Collaborate with Practice Resource Lawyer in Litigation to identify training needs for mid-level and senior associates;
• Report regularly to litigation Partners on issues which impact the department;
• Provide regular reports (monthly/quarterly) which track utilization and provide suggestions to improve utilization.

Qualifications include:

• JD preferred;
• Experience with collaborating with Partners in a large law firm setting;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
• Must have excellent leadership skills and be able to inspire confidence among associates and Firm leaders;
• Skilled at negotiating among strong personalities while being respectful and supportive of Firm's collegial, collaborative environment;
• Experienced with Excel and comfortable creating and presenting PowerPoint and other presentations upon request.