Training and Professional Development Attorney

DESCRIPTION

As the Training and Professional Development Attorney, you will work closely with leadership and staff across LSNF to strengthen legal knowledge, professional skills, and organizational effectiveness. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of staff training initiatives, support mentorship and career development, and help ensure employees have the resources they need to provide high-quality legal services. This position also offers the opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role while maintaining a reduced caseload and continuing to serve clients directly.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead training and professional development: Plan, develop, and implement the organization's training program, including an annual training plan that supports staff growth and organizational goals
• Identify staff development needs: Work with supervisors and leadership to assess training needs and create opportunities for attorneys and non-attorney staff to strengthen their knowledge and skills
• Develop and deliver training: Create and facilitate training sessions, resources, and tools that build legal knowledge, professional skills, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness
• Mentor and support staff: Provide guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for skill development, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across teams
• Strengthen community education and outreach: Support community education initiatives, including Know Your Rights presentations, while helping staff develop effective presentation and community engagement skills
• Promote compliance and legal knowledge: Support staff training on case management systems, grant requirements, organizational policies, legal and regulatory compliance, and emerging changes in the law
• Build organizational knowledge and partnerships: Develop resources to share legal knowledge and best practices while cultivating relationships with community organizations, private bar partners, and professional networks
• Provide leadership and supervision: Serve on the management team and supervise assigned staff while supporting organizational priorities and professional development initiatives
• Maintain an active legal practice: Manage a reduced caseload and provide legal services through client advice, representation, litigation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Minimum of five (5) years admission to Florida Bar or to practice in another jurisdiction and qualified to practice under out-of-state practice rule preferred. Experience or education in adult education may replace admission minimum, if the candidate is admitted to practice in Florida.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in adult education and/or curriculum development in professional settings. This requirement can be met by either academic programming or workplace experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with curriculum development, adult learning principles, continuing legal education (CLE), or other instructional design practices
• Experience developing, coordinating, or delivering training and professional development programs in a legal setting
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or coaching employees and supporting professional growth and performance improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, facilitate collaboration, and support organizational change and continuous improvement

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. If you're passionate about the work, willing to learn, and meet most of the key qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Some qualifications may be essential, while others can be demonstrated through different experiences, backgrounds, and knowledge. We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications and value the unique strengths and experiences each candidate brings.

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is $78,000, which applies to attorneys who have recently passed the Bar exam and have no prior experience practicing as an attorney. Attorneys with 10 or more years of experience practicing law can expect a starting salary of $96,800 or higher, and those with 20 or more years of experience practicing law can expect a starting salary of $116,300 or higher.

Benefits:

Making a difference starts with having the support to do your best work. We're committed to creating an environment where you feel valued and empowered to thrive, and we are proud to offer benefits that recognize the importance of your well-being, your time, and the life you lead beyond work.

What we offer:

• Offices open to the public Monday-Thursday
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and dependent children
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution (no employee match required!)
• Paid time off including holidays, sick leave, and personal leave, with personal leave increasing to five weeks per year after two years of employment
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance, with options to purchase additional life insurance
• Variety of voluntary employee-paid coverages including dental, vision, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, cancer, pet insurance, and identity protection
• Wellbeing resources for you and your household, including no-cost confidential counseling and emotional, legal, financial, and work-life support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work plans including remote work options available after six months of employment

What to Expect During the Hiring Process:

If you're selected to move forward, you can expect the following steps in our hiring process:

• Introductory Call: Connect with our Recruiter to discuss your background, experience, and interest in the position, while learning more about the role and our organization.
• Interview with the Hiring Team: Meet with a combination of team members which may include a member of HR, the supervisor for the role, and potential peers. This is an opportunity to further discuss your qualifications and experience, learn more about the position and team, and ask questions about what it's like to work with us.
• Next Steps: We'll follow up to share an update and discuss next steps, if applicable. If we extend an offer, we'll walk you through the details and answer any questions you may have.

We believe the hiring process is a two-way conversation. While we want to learn about your experience, skills, and interests, we also want you to learn about us! We encourage you to ask questions, get to know our team and workplace culture, and explore whether the role and our organization are the right fit for you.

Background Checks:

This position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

REQUIREMENTS

Legal Services of North Florida is a private nonprofit law firm providing no cost civil legal resources and representation to eligible residents across 16-counties in North Florida.Our culture in working with clients, community partners, and each other are based in the following values: Professionalism, Compassion, Tenacity, Connection, and Impact