Supports attorney talent development for a litigation and arbitration practice group. Responsibilities include associate staffing, career counseling, performance evaluation support, training program implementation, onboarding, exit procedures, and professional development events. The role partners with attorneys and administrative teams across domestic offices and requires a JD, law firm experience, strong communication skills, discretion, flexibility, and hybrid attendance in New York.
Overview
The position will support our Litigation & Arbitration Group. The Talent Development Manager will report to the Director of Attorney Talent Development. This position is located in the New York office and is hybrid (3-4 days in the office requirement) but will be responsible for all domestic offices. The Talent Development Manager should be comfortable interacting with employees at all levels under pressure while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, and should display a high level of professionalism and discretion. This position has a JD education requirement.
Responsibilities- Get to know the practice group, its attorneys and administrative teams, case flow and clients.
- Be familiar with the associates’ day-to-day experiences within the group, reviews, their matters, workloads and professional development goals.
- Work closely with the Staffing Partner in coordinating the assignment of associates to ongoing and new matters. Suggest assignments based on the workload of the department and the developmental needs of the associate.
- Work closely with partners to ensure that appropriate developmental and training messages are given during associate performance evaluations and participate in all evaluations to ensure consistency in delivery.
- Counsel associates on their career goals.
- Work closely with the Training Partner and the Professional Development team on the continued implementation of Advocacy@Milbank, a comprehensive multi-tiered training program for litigation associates.
- Help develop and facilitate ad hoc events to foster greater cohesion and communication within the group.
- Manage onboarding of lateral and first year associates and exit procedures for departing associates; conduct exit interviews.
- Other responsibilities as they are assigned from time to time.
- Four to eight years of law firm experience; litigation experience at a peer firm strongly preferred.
- Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, presentation, communication, leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
- Must have high responsiveness to time sensitive issues.
- The position requires flexibility with respect to working hours.
- In-person attendance on a hybrid schedule (3-4 days in the office) is expected.
Education
- JD required.
Milbank LLP New York, New York, USA Office
55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Similar Jobs
Fintech • Financial Services
Conduct equity research on small- and mid-cap software companies by analyzing financial statements, industry and market data, and maintaining financial models and databases. Co-author research content with the Senior Analyst, communicate investment conclusions, attend industry events, develop company relationships, and collaborate across research teams. The role requires FINRA licensing, regulatory compliance, background screening, and up to 10% travel.
Top Skills:
BloombergFactsetExcelMS OfficeMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
Fintech • Financial Services
Build customer relationships in a branch setting by identifying financial needs, recommending banking products and services, supporting account openings and credit applications, handling cash and teller transactions, and promoting digital banking tools. The role requires compliant service, proactive outreach, risk awareness, and collaboration with branch specialists. Saturday availability and SAFE registration are required.
Big Data • Information Technology • Software • Analytics • Energy
Configure, test, and implement Automated Utility Design software for electric utility clients. Translate client standards into software configurations, lead requirements workshops, support testing and training, troubleshoot technical issues, document solutions, and track project delivery. The role combines utility design or drafting experience with software configuration, client-facing consulting, and basic programming knowledge.
Top Skills:
.NetAutocad Map 3DAutodesk AutocadC#Esri ArcgisGe SmallworldGisPythonSbs Automated Utility Design (Aud)SQL
What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene
As the undisputed financial capital of the world, New York City is an epicenter of startup funding activity. The city has a thriving fintech scene and is a major player in verticals ranging from AI to biotech, cybersecurity and digital media. It also has universities like NYU, Columbia and Cornell Tech attracting students and researchers from across the globe, providing the ecosystem with a constant influx of world-class talent. And its East Coast location and three international airports make it a perfect spot for European companies establishing a foothold in the United States.
Key Facts About NYC Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
- Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory
