Attorney Development Specialist (Training/Programs)

Haynes and Boone, LLP

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About The Position

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success. Haynes and Boone is one of the largest law firms in Dallas, and it continues to grow. In 2023, Haynes and Boone moved its headquarters to a new 27-story office tower in the Harwood District of uptown Dallas. Lawyers in our Dallas office serve all the firm’s practice and industry areas – including corporate, litigation, banking/finance, insurance law, healthcare law, labor and employment, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, white collar crime, and antitrust. Our Dallas lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas in publications such as The Best Lawyers in America directory (Woodward/White, Inc.) and the Chambers USA legal directory (Chambers & Partners). This office attracts high-energy, technically proficient people who enjoy working in a collegial environment. We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork. The Attorney Development Specialist (Specialist) is an exempt position responsible for managing certain specialized aspects of firm-wide attorney training, including but not limited to: managing milestone development programs, section-specific and firmwide training initiatives and managing the non-partner lawyer biannual evaluation process. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Attorney Development and works closely with other attorneys engaged in training efforts, various committees of the firm, and the heads of the other administrative departments.

Requirements

• Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ experience with similar responsibilities in a large law firm or professional services organization.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications is required.
• Candidate must be highly organized and possess excellent attention to detail skills.
• Candidate should be comfortable communicating effectively with all levels of individuals in the Firm.
• This individual has a vital role in promoting and coordinating the attorney training programs and must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• JD or other advanced degrees are a plus.
• Experience with Micron, Workday and Smartsheet platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for and execution of annual milestone development programs in collaboration with other AD team members.
• Preparation for and execution of orientation initiatives and programming, including mentorship programs.
• Support the talent management function, including serving as subject matter expert on administration of biannual non-partner review process.
• Assist with the administration of Attorney Development team initiatives and activities.
• Liaise with lawyers and staff at all levels and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Support section/practice group-specific training series – development and administration.
• Implement firmwide training initiatives as required.
• Follow-up with speakers (internal and external, as necessary) to procure materials, provide editing support, and confirm program details in advance of training presentation.
• Manage logistics, including Outlook invitations, room reservations, A/V and technology requests, meals, and travel when needed, etc. for integration meetings and training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees