Learning & Development Attorney
About The Position
The Learning & Development Attorney designs, develops, and delivers training programs that support the professional growth of attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff across the firm. The role combines personal injury litigation expertise with instructional design and attorney development experience to strengthen legal skills, case outcomes, client service, and firm performance. Reporting to the Chief Learning Officer, Mentorship & Professional Development, this attorney partners with firm leadership, practice group leaders, trial attorneys, subject matter experts, and HR to identify learning needs and develop practical, engaging, legally accurate training aligned with the firm’s strategic goals. Programs may include onboarding, CLE, professional development, leadership training, workshops, simulations, mock trials, coaching, and e-learning. The role also maintains training resources, coordinates program logistics and CLE accreditation, evaluates effectiveness, and incorporates relevant developments in Texas personal injury law, litigation strategy, legal technology, and AI tools.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active Texas law license.
- At least 5 years of experience in personal injury litigation, legal training, attorney development, or professional development.
- Strong knowledge of civil litigation and trial preparation.
- Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience designing and delivering training programs for legal professionals.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
- Experience with LMS platforms, legal research tools, and legal technology.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-volume or plaintiff-side personal injury firm.
- Trial experience.
- Certification in learning and development, instructional design, or coaching.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Expertise in instructional design, adult learning, or curriculum development.
- Learning and development or coaching certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement attorney and staff learning and development programs.
- Design onboarding, CLE, professional development, and leadership training initiatives.
- Create curriculum focused on personal injury litigation, case management, client advocacy, negotiations, depositions, and trial preparation.
- Develop learning experiences such as workshops, simulations, mock trials, coaching, and e-learning.
- Ensure training content reflects current Texas personal injury law, litigation best practices, and emerging legal technologies.
- Review and maintain training materials, resource libraries, and best-practice guides.
- Facilitate virtual, in-person, and hybrid training programs.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
- Partner with firm leadership, attorneys, and HR to identify development needs and support onboarding, mentoring, and retention initiatives.
- Monitor emerging trends in personal injury law, litigation strategy, legal technology, and AI tools, and integrate relevant topics into training programs.
- Manage program logistics, scheduling, communications, and participant engagement.
- Coordinate CLE-accredited training programs and professional development initiatives.
- Measure program effectiveness through evaluations, assessments, performance metrics, and participant feedback.
Benefits
- 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting.
- 80% employer-paid medical coverage.
- Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and leave.
- Relocation assistance, if applicable.
- Leadership development and career advancement opportunities.
- Gym membership.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Firm events and community engagement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
