Coordinator, Attorney Development

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

The Attorney Development Coordinator assists the Attorney Development Team (“ADMs”) with various tasks and projects related to attorney development, including assisting with reporting, data entry, and analytics. This role requires direct interaction with attorneys and the firm’s professional staff and the ability to maintain confidentiality of the firm’s internal and personnel information.

What You Will Do :

Work Allocation : Support ADMs in the work allocation process and assist with attorney development in a fast-paced environment. Assist ADMs with data entry and tracking of staffing requests. Provide back-up support to ADMs by responding to requests when an ADM is managing other priorities. Assist with tracking leaves of absence and vacation to inform work allocation.

Data Tracking and Reporting : Assist with creating, maintaining, and updating reports and analyzing utilization, productivity, and workforce planning trends, s ynthesizing data from multiple sources.

Onboarding / Integration / Transition : Assist with planning for new hire arrivals, scheduling meetings and handling logistics, and ensuring orderly departure, relocation, and internal transition processes.

Performance Management : Assist the ADM team with the annual and mid-year performance management processes. Create pdfs of review materials, distribute materials, and track completion of review meetings. Collaborate with the Attorney Management & Advancement team on logistics for the review processes.

Advisor Program : Partner with ADMs to identify Advisor and Mentor pairings, draft associated communications, and update all firm systems. Maintain records of advisor / advisee and mentor / mentee pairings throughout the year. Provide periodic reports and audits to ADMs on advisor and mentor pairings. Assist with distributing information about the program. Suggest materials of interest to ADMs for Advisor / Advisee discussion.

Collaboration and Special Projects : Collaborate with team members and GO! Team members outside of Attorney Development, as needed, to create or update materials for meetings, trainings, or presentations and to execute on new and ongoing projects.

Who You Are : Bachelor’s Degree.

2+ years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

Conveys ideas and information effectively in writing and orally.

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong working knowledge of ChatGPT Enterprise or other AI tools, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Teams, and Zoom. Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Workday, One Note, and Microsoft Forms a plus. Ability to develop proficiency with new technology quickly.

Strong organizational skills and project management skills, with the ability to move projects forward independently and pivot between projects.

Consistently shows sound judgment and strong work ethic and respects, protects, and maintains highly confidential and sensitive information.

Firm culture hybrid work arrangement.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including :

Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Emergency back-up child and adult care

Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Employee recognition and reward programs

Employee wellness and assistance programs

Employee discounts and perks

​ Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

G oodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be in the strictest confidence, and only used for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application.

This position is eligible for overtime : Yes

The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience : Boston $55,100 - $82,700 | Los Angeles $57,900 - $86,900 | New York $57,900 - $86,900 | Philadelphia $51,800 - $77,800 | San Francisco $61,700 - $92,600 | Santa Monica $57,900 - $86,900 | Silicon Valley $61,700 - $92,600 | Washington DC $55,100 - $82,700