Talent Development Manager

Talent Development Manager

Los Angeles, CA

$160,000 – $180,000

Matura Farrington is working closely with a global Am law firm in its search for a Talent Development Manager to support attorney development initiatives within its Los Angeles office. This role partners closely with practice group leadership, attorneys, and administrative teams to drive attorney performance, staffing, training, onboarding, and career development efforts

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The ideal candidate brings a combination of legal industry experience, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization. This is a highly visible role requiring professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmen

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Position Overv

iewThe Talent Development Manager serves as a strategic partner to attorneys and firm leadership, supporting professional development, performance management, staffing coordination, and associate engagement. This role works closely with practice group leaders to ensure attorneys receive meaningful development opportunities and are positioned for long-term succe

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Key Responsibili

tiesAttorney Development & Performance Manage

• mentBuild strong relationships with attorneys and practice group leadership to understand business needs, workloads, and development object
• ivesParticipate in attorney performance evaluation processes and help ensure consistent delivery of developmental feed
• backMonitor attorney performance, workload distribution, and professional growth opportuni
• tiesCounsel attorneys on career development, advancement goals, and professional growth strate

giesStaffing & Work Alloca

• tionPartner with practice group leadership to coordinate attorney staffing across ongoing and new mat
• tersRecommend assignments based on business needs, attorney utilization, skill development, and career object
• ivesMonitor workloads and assist with balancing assignments across t

eamsTraining & Professional Develop

• mentCollaborate with internal stakeholders to design and implement attorney training and development prog
• ramsSupport the development of practice-specific learning initiatives and professional skills program
• mingAssist with mentoring, coaching, and engagement initiatives that support attorney retention and develop

mentAssociate Lifecycle Manage

• mentManage onboarding and integration of new attorneys, including lateral and entry-level h
• iresSupport attorney transitions and conduct exit interviews when appropr
• iateFacilitate initiatives designed to strengthen engagement, communication, and team cohe

sionLeadership & Collabora

• tionPartner with attorneys, administrative leaders, and business professionals to support talent initiat
• ivesServe as a trusted resource on attorney development mat
• tersContribute to special projects and strategic initiatives related to attorney talent manage

ment
Qualifica

tionsEduc

• ationJuris Doctor (JD) req

uiredExper

• ience4–8 years of law firm, attorney development, legal talent, professional development, or related exper
• ienceExperience supporting corporate, transactional, litigation, or other legal practice groups pref
• erredExperience advising attorneys or legal professionals on career development and performance management strongly pref

erred
Skills & Compet

• enciesExceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-management
• skillsStrong presentation and facilitation abi
• litiesAbility to influence stakeholders and build credibility with attorneys and firm lead
• ershipExcellent organizational and project-management
• skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced envir
• onmentHigh level of professionalism, discretion, and sound ju
• dgmentFlexibility to respond to time-sensitive matters and evolving business

needs
Work Arra

• ngementHybrid work s
• cheduleRegular in-office presence e
• xpectedFlexibility required to support business and attorne

y needs
Ideal Candidate

• ProfileJD with a strong understanding of law firm culture and attorney dev
• elopmentExperience supporting high-performing legal professionals in a sophisticated professional services env
• ironmentStrong executive presence and ability to build trust with partners and senior stak
• eholdersCollaborative, proactive, and highly o
• rganizedPassionate about mentoring, coaching, and developin
• g talentComfortable balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day e