Attorney Development Manager – Litigation

Goodwin

Attorney Development Manager driving growth and engagement for Attorneys at Goodwin’s Global Operations Team. Collaborating with legal professionals to enhance attorney development and retention.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $165,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day development, performance, and engagement for assigned Attorneys
Lead the Attorney onboarding experience to ensure seamless integration into the firm’s culture
Foster strong, trusted relationships with Attorneys through regular check-ins and career coaching
Work with matter teams to align Attorney skills and interests with client work and firm priorities
Proactively gather and synthesize feedback from partners and stakeholders
Promote awareness of firm programs and resources
Facilitate hiring, onboarding, retention, advancement, and development
Partner with Recruiting and Practice Management to assess and anticipate hiring needs
Anticipate training needs and collaborate to deliver targeted programming
Work closely with Talent, Practice Management, and others to improve talent programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree strongly preferred
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within a large law firm setting
Experience in legal staffing, workforce planning, or attorney development within a comparable legal or professional services environment is highly preferred
Exceptional interpersonal and communication acumen
Results-oriented and inclusive working style
Unwavering discretion and sound judgment
Exemplary organizational capabilities
Facile with data, technology platforms, and AI tools
Periodic travel is expected

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks

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Soft Skills

Results-OrientedInclusive Working StyleSound JudgmentCareer Coaching