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Associate Development Manager - Business Litigation

San Francisco, USFull-time$170k–$210k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Manage associate staffing, work allocation, utilization, and professional development within a large law firm's business litigation practice.

Role type

Associate Development Manager (Legal Practice Support)

Builds

Associate development programs, staffing plans, and performance review processes

Domain

Legal services / Business Litigation

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Work allocation, staffing management, utilization tracking, performance review facilitation, onboarding coordination, training program development, licensure compliance monitoring, diversity initiative implementation

Preferred skills

JD Degree, talent management, career coaching, personnel management

Technologies

Microsoft Office suite, iManage

Responsibilities

Manage work allocation for associates; monitor workloads and professional development; track and analyze associate metrics; coordinate hiring targets; support performance review processes; facilitate feedback between partners and associates; conduct onboarding and exit interviews; develop legal skills training programs; ensure licensure and CLE compliance; champion diversity and inclusion initiatives; promote associate wellness

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on management