Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training, Litigation & Trial

. Develop and execute comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm
Collaborate with senior leaders, committees, and firm stakeholders to enhance curricula and support training initiatives
Advise Global Department Chairs, Practice Group Chairs, and Practice Group Management Teams on lawyer training priorities, resource allocation, and alignment with firm and practice group goals
Support the TACE Committee and Litigation & Trial Department leaders in developing and executing Litigation & Trial-related training
Develop programs including Litigation & Trial boot camp, practice group retreats, persuasive writing, e-Discovery, deposition training, and trial advocacy
Design, develop, and implement training curricula in collaboration with the TACE Committee
Prepare committee meeting agendas and retreats, track and implement action items and new initiatives
Draft training-related communications for internal and external audiences, including Latham news articles
Research training developments, benchmark against law firm peers, and improve existing programs
Oversee relevant accreditation and compliance processes for lawyer training programs
Manage major training initiatives and special projects
Develop relationships with external subject matter experts, consultants, and speakers
Contribute to performance evaluations and recruit, hire, train, coach, and manage employee performance
Protect and maintain sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
J.D. from an accredited law school
Experience as an associate in a relevant department in a large law firm, preferably
Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment
Minimum of seven years of cumulative experience
Exceptional professional interpersonal skills, including active listening
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
Ability to take initiative and work independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
Ability to undertake large, long-term projects, develop alternative methods, and implement solutions

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
Generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year and growing with tenure
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, and well-being events
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Hybrid and in-office flexible working schedule may be available