Associate Development Specialist

Cooley is seeking an Associate Development Specialist to join the Associate Development team in support of the associate performance management process.

The Associate Development Specialist will be part of an Associate Development team at Cooley dedicated to associate integration, engagement, development, evaluation, and morale. Working with the Director of Associate Development, the Associate Development Specialist will focus on supporting the attorney review processes for assigned practice groups and establishing a robust feedback culture at the firm. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

• Become familiar with, and maintain expert knowledge of, the firm’s real-time feedback platform
• Monitor real-time feedback activity for assigned practice groups
• Prompt requests for feedback on behalf of reviewees and follow-up with reviewers who have outstanding feedback requests
• Review completed feedback forms to ensure the content is appropriate, developmental and HR compliant
• Provide logistical, administrative, and follow-up support for the quarterly talent review process for assigned practices, including reporting on real-time feedback results and utilization
• Prepare reports relating to real-time feedback and year-end evaluations, as requested by the leaders of assigned practice groups and/or senior leadership
• Work closely with the Associate Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Legal Talent, and Professional Development teams to generally support the year-end evaluation process for assigned groups.
• All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience:

Required:

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required
• 3+ years’ experience in a recruiting, HR, training and/or professional development role, preferrable within a professional services firm

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working in a law firm environment

Competencies:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with all levels in the firm, including partners
• Good personal effectiveness (time management, prioritization, organization, problem solving)
• Ability to work independently without supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• “Can do” attitude and commitment to strong client service
• Ability to respect and maintain highly sensitive or confidential information
• Excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail and presentation
• Ability to distill and organize data

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $41.00 - $50.00 ($85,280.00 - $104,000.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.