Legal Training and Development Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Legal Training and Development Attorney to support its Litigation and Intellectual Property practice groups in Los Angeles. This role focuses on developing and delivering training programs, enhancing attorney growth, and aligning learning initiatives with strategic goals. The position follows a hybrid work model.

Duties

• Collaborate with partners and leadership to develop and implement training strategies for practice groups.
• Design and execute training programs tailored to business unit needs.
• Lead training council meetings and coordinate ongoing initiatives.
• Assess training needs and create targeted development programs with internal stakeholders.
• Track associate training progress and align development with performance benchmarks.
• Integrate legal technology, including AI tools, into training curricula.
• Maintain and update training materials on internal learning platforms.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify firmwide training opportunities.
• Conduct regular evaluations of training programs and refine them as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience with strong subject matter expertise.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or professional development preferred.
• Strong project management and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with legal technology and innovation tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with partners and cross-functional teams.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in legal technology and innovation tools.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental wellness and family support programs.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave and disability coverage.

The Los Angeles office of this premier, high-level finance firm splits its full-service practice into a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The firm offers an entrepreneurial, upbeat work environment and an opportunity to work with fun and interesting people. Candidates we have sent here return genuinely impressed with the firms attorneys overall competence. The firm offers top market pay, and not so coincidentally, associates often complain about high expectations for billable hours. The firm recently opened its first overseas office.