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 Seattle, Washington. This role focuses on developing and delivering training programs, enhancing attorney development, and aligning learning initiatives with strategic business objectives. 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.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.