Manager, Analyst & Litigation Assistant Program

Kobre & Kim consistently seeks exceptional candidates with the talent to deliver outstanding service that anticipates client needs.

Position Details:

The Kobre & Kim Analyst & Litigation Assistant Program consists of approximately 100 Analysts and Litigation Assistants located in New York, Miami, San Francisco, Washington DC, Delaware, Dubai, London, Tel Aviv, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, São Paulo, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands. The Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for recent college graduates and young professionals to gain substantive, hands-on experience in law by working alongside lawyers on client matters. More information on the Analyst and Litigation Assistant Program can be found on our firm website.

Position Details

The Manager will assist with all aspects of the Analyst and Litigation Assistant Program, playing a hybrid role between program strategy and hands-on operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys switching between long-term planning and detailed execution. The individual will be primarily focused on recruiting, alumni relations, and professional development initiatives, while also coordinating day-to-day operations to keep the Program running smoothly. Because the team is lean, the Manager will have a visible impact and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, offering both responsibility and growth.

Location: New York

Reports to: Director, Analyst & Litigation Assistant Program

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage recruitment cycles for Analysts and Litigation Assistants across global offices, including full-time and summer internship hiring.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on headcount planning, interviews, offers, onboarding, and visas.
• Partner with universities and external organizations to promote the Program and strengthen Kobre & Kim’s employer brand.
• Create and deliver engaging candidate experiences, from initial outreach to onboarding.
• Manage scheduling, feedback collection, and related recruiting logistics.

Alumni Relations

• Maintain and update alumni database, ensuring accurate records.
• Design and organize alumni outreach, events, and newsletters to strengthen connections with former participants.

Program Operations & Coordination

• Manage program logistics such as performance reviews, monthly meetings, and global retreats, working closely with colleagues across regions.
• Support the development of professional growth and retention initiatives, including mentoring opportunities and special projects.
• Prepare infographics, presentations, and various marketing materials by analyzing data and research trends in U.S. and non-U.S. markets.
• Conduct periodic program audits to ensure compliance with firm policies and best practices.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a key point of contact for Analysts and Litigation Assistants, providing guidance and ensuring program consistency across offices.
• Work closely with senior leadership on program strategy while staying actively involved in day-to-day execution.
• Mentor junior team members, offering feedback and professional development support.
• Conduct bi-annual performance review meetings and oversee promotion processes for Analysts and Litigation Assistants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of experience in recruiting, operations, or professional development, ideally within a professional services or law firm environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance long-term planning and immediate execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of initiative and flexibility – able to shift between detail-oriented tasks and higher-level strategic discussions.
• Experience with Workday and MS Office applications preferred.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Interest in growing into a senior program leadership role.

Additional Information

Hybrid role: Three days per week in the New York office, with potential for travel for recruiting or events.

At the time of posting, the salary range for this role is $110,000– $170,000. This range is based on a full-time work schedule. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus. The successful candidate’s actual salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, training, skills, and market data.

Company Description

Kobre & Kim is a conflict-free global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and investigations, often involving fraud and misconduct. Recognized as the premier firm for cross-border disputes, the firm has a particular focus on financial products and services litigation, insolvency disputes, intellectual property litigation, international judgment enforcement and asset recovery, and U.S. government enforcement and regulatory investigations. With more than 400 employees throughout the firm’s 15 global office locations, Kobre & Kim recognizes the value of incorporating diverse perspectives and professional disciplines to generate the most effective solutions for clients.

Further information about the firm is available at www.kobrekim.com

Kobre & Kim employees take pride in providing our clients around the world with service that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and clients we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.

Kobre & Kim is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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