What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney Development Manager position at MGC LLC?
Join MGC's Administrative Team!
MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states.
We are seeking an Attorney Development Manager to join our growing Administrative team. Candidates need to have the ability to work from our Columbia, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Greenville office locations. This role will primarily be in-office with some flexibility as it will involve daily interaction with attorneys.
Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of direct management experience in a law firm environment. Prior experience as a practicing attorney and/or a Juris Doctor are highly valued, but are not required. Bachelor's degree is required.
What We're Looking For:
- Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Initiative and the ability to multitask
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Knowledge of the business of law to include expertise in attorney billables and production
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Mentoring, Training and Coaching
- Implement, administer, and further design the firm’s associate Mentor Program.
- Develop training for mentors.
- Identify key metrics and success identifiers for the Mentor Program.
- Regularly check in with both mentors and mentees on the program’s impact.
- Facilitate connections between associates and supervising attorneys for guidance and professional growth.
- Develop a comprehensive and consistent onboarding and training program for associates of different levels, in collaboration with leadership and the Learning Development team.
- Utilize the firm’s internal learning program, The Blueprint, to identify educational paths for new associates.
- Plan and implement training in various learning environments, including virtual, in-person, and recorded training.
- Build professional relationships with Members, Team Leaders, and Group Leaders.
- Provide coaching for associates on strategies for success and work with them on individual career development and training plans in alignment with increasing success and retention.
- Meet with associates regularly to discuss their workload, areas of interest, and identify appropriate professional development opportunities.
- Contribute to associate-focused retreats and events.
Performance and Production
- Monitor associate production, performance, and utilization levels to ensure benchmark goals are met.
- Work with Team Leaders to identify underperforming associates and issues related to underperformance; develop and implement individual plans to address these issues.
- Monitor and address staffing and work allocation issues as needed.
- Monitor workloads and professional development of associates and allocate additional work with an eye toward achieving an equitable distribution of assignments consistent with the clients’ needs and the associates’ individual professional development goals.
- Cooperates with co-workers.
- Responds promptly, politely, and professionally to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.
- Work as a member of a team.
- Accepts change in a productive manner.
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
Additional Benefits:
- Leadership training programs
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Casual dress code
- Mental health support resources
- Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion
If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!