Head of Advocacy Training

JOSEPH HAGE AARONSON LLP; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading litigation firm seeks a Head of Advocacy Training to revolutionise lawyer development in advocacy skills. This newly created role involves designing comprehensive training programmes integrating traditional and modern methods. The successful candidate will work with top legal professionals, utilizing technology and psychology to enhance persuasive abilities.

Benefits

Access to cutting-edge technology and resources

Collaborative environment with leading legal professionals

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in rhetoric, persuasion, or communication theory.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency with data analysis and ability to teach modern presentation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advocacy training programmes on rhetoric and persuasive communication.
• Provide expert guidance on narrative construction and audience psychology.
• Utilise technology to enhance training effectiveness.

Skills

Rhetoric

Persuasion

Communication

Data Analysis

Psychological Insights

Education

Advanced degree in Education, Psychology, Communications, Political Science, or English Literature

Tools

Modern presentation technologies

AI tools

Job description

The firm

Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP is an exciting litigation practice specialising in commercial litigation, international arbitration, construction litigation and tax disputes. We are instructed by clients on a wide range of domestic and international disputes, advising a mixture of multinational corporations, HNWIs and entrepreneurial businesses.

We combine the qualities of a traditional law firm with that of a barristers’ chambers. Solicitors and barristers, with their distinctive training and experience, work closely as an integrated team from the beginning of every case.

Position Overview

We are seeking an innovative Head of Advocacy Training to join our leading litigation firm in a newly created role. This position will revolutionise how our lawyers develop and refine their advocacy skills, combining traditional rhetorical expertise with cutting-edge technology and psychological insights. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive training programmes that enhance our lawyers' persuasive abilities in both oral and written advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

Training Design & Delivery:

• Develop and implement comprehensive advocacy training programmes covering presentation skills, rhetoric, and persuasive communication techniques, integrating traditional methods with modern psychological and technological approaches
• Deliver engaging training sessions to lawyers at all levels and create tailored modules for different practice areas and client contexts

Expertise in Persuasion & Communication:

• Provide expert guidance on rhetorical techniques, narrative construction, and persuasive argumentation, including psychological aspects such as audience psychology, cognitive biases, and decision-making processes
• Advise on language choice, tone, and messaging strategies, developing frameworks for adapting communication style to different audiences

Technology Integration & Research:

• Utilise latest technologies to enhance training effectiveness
• Analyse online platforms and digital communication channels to identify behavioural patterns and emerging trends
• Conduct research into effective advocacy techniques, drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and communication studies, while monitoring trends in legal advocacy and judicial preferences
• Implement data-driven approaches to measure training effectiveness and collaborate with academic institutions to stay at the forefront of advocacy science

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manage training schedules, resources, and logistics
• Maintain training records and track individual lawyer development
• Coordinate with external trainers and subject matter experts

Essential Requirements:

• Advanced degree in relevant field (Education, Psychology, Communications, Political Science, English Literature, or related discipline) with demonstrated expertise in rhetoric, persuasion, or communication theory
• Proficiency with modern presentation technologies, ability to analyse digital platforms and extract behavioural insights, and comfort with data analysis and AI tools
• Exceptional communication skills, deep understanding of psychological principles of persuasion, innovative thinking, and strong analytical capabilities and be able to teach this expertise

Personal Attributes:

• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build programmes from scratch
• Collaborative approach with ability to work across different levels of the organisation
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, demanding environment

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to create and lead a groundbreaking training function
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
• Collaborative environment with leading legal professionals
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience

Application Process

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse professional backgrounds including teaching, politics, academia, corporate training, and related fields. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate innovative approaches to professional development and a passion for enhancing human performance through evidence-based training methods.

This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of advocacy training while working with some of the most talented legal professionals in the industry. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help redefine how lawyers develop their advocacy skills, we would like to hear from you.