Manager, Work Allocation

Our People team is responsible for managing and enhancing all aspects of human resources and employee experience. Our team oversees talent acquisition, including recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new hires, ensuring that the Firm attracts and retains top legal talent and business services professionals. We develop and implement HR policies, manage employee relations, and administer compensation and benefits programs to ensure a fair and supportive work environment. Additionally, the People team focuses on training, professional development, work allocation, mobility and fostering a positive workplace culture. We also handle performance management, employee engagement, and compliance with labor laws and regulations. Through our comprehensive HR strategies and initiatives, the People team ensures that the Firm’s workforce around the world is motivated, skilled and mobilized to deliver on the Firm’s objectives.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Work Allocation Manager to join our Washington DC or New York office. This new position presents an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development of legal talent for our practices. The Work Allocation Manager will engage directly with associates to understand their interests and objectives in order to provide access to the experiences and relationships they need to build their careers. This role is heavily people focused, built on establishing strong working relationships with several key stakeholders across the Firm. The Work Allocation Manager will seek to ensure that the associates are appropriately staffed and utilized, while balancing the pursuit of a rich and well-rounded associate experience with the immediate needs of the business. The successful candidate will be a team player who is ambitious, focused on client service, and passionate about their work. They will be eager to take on the challenges of excelling in a global law firm and high-performance culture. This individual will have exemplary academic credentials, as well as a genuine interest in associate development and matter/resource management. Prior experience in a professional services setting, preferably a law firm, is required. We offer high-quality work, a competitive salary package and an opportunity to be part of a truly global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Resource Management
• Support associates through balanced, transparent and consistent work allocation and targeted professional development
• Manage staffing requests and collaborate with Staffing Partners
• Monitor and report on work allocation KPIs to practice leadership
• Conduct regular check-ins with associates to discuss career interests, professional development needs, and collect feedback
• Ensure matters are appropriately staffed in an efficient and timely manner by monitoring current and anticipated lawyer utilization and assessing individual capacity