Senior Litigation Training & Development Lead

AMS Staffing, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

AMS Staffing, Inc. in New York City is seeking a Senior Professional Development Manager for a leading AmLaw 100 firm. The role offers a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 remote) with a base salary of $180K–$240K plus a performance-based bonus and benefits.

You will design substantive training for the Litigation practice, building curricula for junior and mid-level associates and coordinating with Partners, Talent Management, and IT teams to deliver impactful programs.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with 3 years of Litigation practice experience at a large law firm.
• 2 years of management experience in training and development, knowledge management or practice resources a plus.
• Deep understanding of litigation practice and associate skill development at varying levels of seniority.
• Strong interest in and familiarity with AI tools as applied to legal training and practice.
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build credibility and work effectively with Partners, Counsel, and associates at all levels.
• Collaborative, client-service-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, enhance, and build out substantive training curriculum across the Litigation practice groups, tailored to associates at all levels.
• Partner with Litigation Partners and Counsel to identify skill/knowledge gaps and translate them into new or enhanced training programs.
• Help build out AI-focused training addressing core litigation skills and practice-group-specific tasks.
• Manage and mentor junior team members, overseeing day-to-day execution of training programs and logistics.
• Evaluate and refine existing programs based on associate and partner feedback.
• Support lateral associate integration and growth from junior to senior levels within Litigation.
• Collaborate with Legal Talent Management, Inclusion, Business Development, Pro Bono, IT/AV, and Events teams to deliver polished, effective programming.
• Partner with the Director on department-wide initiatives, including New Associate Orientation and summer associate training.
• Provide supplemental professional development support to Real Estate, Tax, and Executive Compensation groups, as necessary.

Skills

Litigation expertise

Training program management

AI in legal training

Team mentoring

Project coordination

Education

J.D. degree

3 years litigation experience

Tools

AI tools familiarity

Knowledge management systems

Job description

AMS Staffing, Inc. in New York City is seeking a Senior Professional Development Manager for a leading AmLaw 100 firm. The role offers a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 remote) with a base salary of $180K–$240K plus a performance-based bonus and benefits.

You will design substantive training for the Litigation practice, building curricula for junior and mid-level associates and coordinating with Partners, Talent Management, and IT teams to deliver impactful programs.