Manager of Legal Engagement

With 500+ professionals and 350+ business professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP (www.manatt.com), is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The Firm’s groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the Firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition. Opportunity The Manager of Legal Engagement will play a hands‑on role within the Firm’s Talent team, supporting the execution of attorney staffing, engagement, onboarding, and policy compliance across Manatt’s legal practices. Working in close partnership with the Director of Legal Engagement, practice leadership, and firm stakeholders, this role focuses on the day‑to‑day application of firm policies, attorney integration, staffing coordination, and ongoing attorney support. This position is highly operational and execution‑oriented, ensuring that attorneys are appropriately staffed, understand firm expectations, and receive consistent guidance related to workload, time policies, and engagement practices. Key Responsibilities Attorney Staffing & Day‑to‑Day Resource Management Support attorney staffing needs by monitoring attorney availability, capacity, and matter demand across practices and offices. Partner with staffing attorneys, practice leaders, and business professionals to facilitate daily work assignments, coverage needs, and staffing adjustments. Track attorney utilization, billable hours, and workload patterns, escalating risks or concerns related to sustained over‑ or under‑utilization as appropriate. Maintain accurate staffing, utilization, and engagement data within firm systems. Performance Feedback & Attorney Support Support day‑to‑day performance feedback processes by gathering input related to staffing experiences, workload management, and policy compliance. Assist in identifying performance or engagement concerns linked to utilization, time management, or workload distribution, escalating issues as appropriate. Provide ongoing guidance and coaching to attorneys related to meeting firm expectations around workload, time entry, and engagement. Onboarding, Integration & Early Engagement Deliver hands‑on onboarding and integration support for first‑year and lateral attorneys, ensuring a smooth transition into firm systems, policies, and engagement expectations. Serve as a point of contact for new attorneys during their initial integration period, supporting early productivity, engagement, and understanding of workload and time expectations. Partner with Legal Training, Practice Management, and other stakeholders to support attorney integration and early engagement initiatives. Policy Execution & Compliance Serve as a primary day‑to‑day resource for attorneys regarding firm policies, including time entry, billable hours expectations, in‑office attendance, and re