HLC Global Lawyer Development framework - Flipbook - Page 17
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader | Lawyer Development Framework
Associate (Entry-Level)
■ Makes sure the practical needs of the team are met and obtains needed resources,
information, etc.
■ Takes initiative to communicate with colleagues to make sure the work gets done
with excellence
■ Exercises discipline in attending to business basics, uses email responsibly, and considers
how actions affect others
■ Seeks out and provides real-time feedback in a receptive way
Associate (Experienced)
■ Proactively manages team performance by implementing well-thought-out efforts to
enhance team organization, morale, and productivity
■ Acts as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge, and expertise
■ Creates an environment that promotes sharing of diverse perspectives and
differing viewpoints
■ Gives public recognition to others for a job well done
■ Delegates work appropriately and effectively to meet deadlines and achieve
outstanding results
■ Builds trust; makes and keeps clear agreements; looks out for others
■ Demonstrates passion for clients and the work by exercising informal leadership to get
the best out of teams
■ Acts like an owner by taking responsibility and focusing on the firm’s overall success.
Demonstrates ownership for business discipline
■ Goes the extra mile and sees things through to achieve outstanding results
Senior Associate
■ Gives specific formal feedback in a way that develops and motivates the individual.
Feedback is direct, constructive, timely, actionable and delivered in a sensitive manner
with good intentions
■ Inspires the team to deliver results and contributes fully, setting stretching goals for more
junior members of the team
■ Provides team members with the vision and big picture so they understand how their tasks
fit in with the matter, case or project; generates excitement and commitment to
that vision
■ Drives the vision and objectives based on rationale and expertise, not positional power
■ Develops team members with an eye toward future client needs
■ Is proactive in ensuring frequent meaningful contact (e.g., supervison, coaching,
feedback, mentoring), including when leading dispersed or virtual teams and working
with colleagues from underrepresented groups
■ Leads to get the best out of people with mutual respect and collegiality, along with
unwavering resolve
■ Leverages technology to effectively communicate vision and coalesce the team
■ Actively encourages team members to meet or exceed their pro bono commitment and
engage in Responsible Business activites
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