Attorney Engagement Manager

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Attorney Engagement Manager

DUTIES: Work closely collaborate with the Director of Legal Recruiting and local leadership to implement and advance various initiatives related to attorney onboarding, attorney workflow integration, morale, retention and employee engagement, attorney mentoring, affinity group events and programming and all diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) activities, attorney wellness check-ins, Associates Committee and exit interviews. Drive the development and execution of attorney engagement initiatives designed to create an irresistible workplace. Develop and implement a standard of excellence around attorney morale and retention initiatives. Administer and maintain engagement policies, operational procedures and practices consistent with the goals and objectives of the Firm and the office. Drive new hire and lateral integration programs to effectively integrate and appropriately support new attorneys. Assist new attorney hires with social and workflow integration and help them navigate and acclimate to the Kirkland open assignment system. Assist with attorney onboarding and orientation, including 30-, 60- and 90-day check-ins. In collaboration with the Firmwide Director of Wellbeing and Bay Area Director of Legal Recruiting, develop and execute against a strategic wellness check-in plan with associates to address matters of concern and minimize attrition. Monitor attorney utilization rates and collaborate with associates and partners to ensure appropriate workflow and professional development opportunities. Assist with intra- and inter-office requests for associate staffing. Liaise with and support local Diversity Committee and affinity groups, including WLI. Facilitate local DEI initiatives, annual programming and events in collaboration with FW Diversity & Inclusion, local Diversity Committee and affinity groups. Assist with the planning and execution of the office’s summer associate program, including social programs, surveys, and evaluations. Liaise with and support local Associates Committee. Administer and maintain a robust internal mentoring program. Provide logistical support for engagement events and programs. Track engagement events and initiatives. Assist with exit interviews and data collection, including year-end reporting.

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Job ID: 6478

Company info

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
300 North LaSalle
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60654
Phone : 312-862-2000
Website : https://www.kirkland.com