A prestigious New York–based law firm is seeking an Associate Director to help support the smooth operation and growth of a busy litigation practice — a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior leadership and contribute to key talent initiatives.
Job Description:
- Provide general administrative support to the Litigation Department, reporting directly to department Co-Chairs.
- Develop and oversee programs for associate management, retention and morale.
- Assist with associate staffing, attorney timekeeping compliance, leverage and personnel issues.
- Track associate workloads and assess department billable hours.
- Liaise with the Business Development Department to prepare analysis of clients, performance metrics and wins for regular communication with partners and associates, and Litigation Department external branding.
- Liaise with the Recruiting Department to assist with lateral recruiting.
- Help new associates and lateral hires integrate into the departments — including participation and assistance with the annual New Associate Orientation Program.
- Provide career guidance and coaching to Litigation associates.
- Help manage Litigation Department secondment programs.
- Coordinate with the Sr. Director, Attorney Performance & Professional Development and the Professional Evaluation and Compensation Committee on the Firm’s evaluation process.
- Liaise with the Professional Development Team and the Professional Development Committee on the professional development, training needs and mentoring of Litigation associates.
- Conduct exit interviews.
- Develop agenda, draft minutes and follow-up on action items for Litigation Department Partner meetings.
- Work with partner-in-charge in overseeing the Litigation staff attorney program.
- Assist with office space for New York Litigation Department.
- Coordinate department social events and other morale building activities for attorneys.
- Any additional responsibilities as required by management.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- At least 6 years of relevant legal experience.
- Extremely strong organizational skills.
- Self-initiator who is highly persistent in overseeing projects to successful completion.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with various administrative groups and to work closely with lawyers of all levels within a large law firm setting.
- Excellent listening skills, strong diplomatic and influencing skills.
- Experience with Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- JD strongly preferred, ideally including experience practicing law in a Litigation department.
Pay: $195-225k
