Talent Development Assistant

About the Position

Warner Norcross + Judd is seeking a Talent Development Assistant to join our Talent Development team in Grand Rapids. This role provides comprehensive administrative support to the Talent Development department, ensuring efficient day‑to‑day operations. The Talent Development Assistant will assist in all talent development areas including attorney and paralegal recruiting, the Timekeeper performance evaluation process, firm‑member training and mentoring programs, firm‑wide DEI initiatives, and event planning.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others succeed, enjoy variety in their daily responsibilities, and thrive as part of a team.

• Administers the performance evaluation process for Timekeepers by maintaining updated evaluation forms and review materials, assigning, tracking, reviewing, and distributing evaluation data, and scheduling performance review meetings.
• Coordinates Timekeeper interviews, including developing interview schedules, distributing position‑related resources, sending calendar invitations, and collecting feedback through post‑interview surveys.
• Supports coordination of events, trainings, and meetings, including the firm’s annual retreats for associates, paralegals, and summer associates; firm‑wide professional development programs; and internal and external DEI‑related initiatives.
• Maintains accurate and up‑to‑date resources and data related to recruiting, training, and Timekeeper performance expectations, including generating and distributing regular reports to support departmental insights and decision‑making.
• Oversees the new attorney bar review and admission process for the firm.
• Maintains a well‑organized and efficient filing system for recruiting and talent development materials, ensuring easy access and up‑to‑date documentation.

The above list is not all‑inclusive but provides a general framework for the position. Additional related responsibilities may be assigned to the Talent Development Assistant as needed.

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. These include being both mobile and stationary throughout the workday, having the ability to transport 25 pounds, and operating a computer and other business equipment found in the office.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Degree and previous experience in human resources is highly preferred.
• Experience in an office environment or administrative support role preferred.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS), learning management system (LMS), and/or performance management software preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and Zoom.
• Proficiency with ATS, LMS, and performance management software.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must display a customer service focus and a desire to provide an outstanding firm member experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to be proactive, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

Warner is a full service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan:
Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit , follow us on Twitter @WNJLLP or connect on Linked In or Facebook.

• Lockstep Compensation – Our compensation model encourages teamwork and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based on seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person. Our team approach yields better legal representation for clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition.
• Diversity – At Warner, we take an “all in” approach to DEI – engaging people at all levels of the…