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 New York City. This role focuses on designing and implementing training initiatives, supporting attorney development, and aligning learning programs with strategic business objectives. The position follows a hybrid work model.

Duties

• Collaborate with partners and leadership to develop and execute training strategies for practice groups.
• Design and implement 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 resources 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 plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave and disability coverage.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.