Administrator, Attorney Compensation

McDermott Will & Emery

. Oversee, facilitate, and collaborate on all Attorney processes .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,000 - $151,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data management and reporting. Exhibits strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to effectively oversee attorney processes and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Office Suite ExpertiseData Management and ReportingProject Management SkillsStrong Communication SkillsAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProcess ManagementReportingProject ManagementConfidential Information Handling

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration SkillsAbility to Work Under Tight DeadlinesEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Attorney ProcessesAttorney CompensationEvent LogisticsIndustry DevelopmentsFinancial Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee, facilitate, and collaborate on all Attorney processes
Communicate Attorney processes and policies to Management, Firm Leaders, and Attorneys, including schedules, plans, announcements, reminders, templates, presentations, and FAQs
Maintain and develop applications and tools used to manage and run Attorney Processes
Provide management, firm leaders, compensation committees, and attorneys with data, documentation, and information for informed decisions
Oversee production and reporting of aggregate and individual attorney data
Support and drive implementation of process changes and decisions
Coordinate with the accounting Attorney Compensation team on Attorney financial metrics
Monitor and report on industry developments and trends in attorney compensation in relevant markets
Maintain annual documents, charts, presentations, and spreadsheets
Oversee event logistics related to attorney promotion and compensation processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong project management and collaboration skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness benefits supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
Work-life balance support
Generous compensation packages
Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Outstanding career opportunities