Strategic Training & Development Attorney Lead

Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.; Tallahassee, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LSNF seeks a Training and Professional Development Attorney to lead staff training, professional development, and organizational learning while maintaining a reduced caseload of direct legal work. You will work across leadership and staff to design and implement a comprehensive program.

Responsibilities include identifying needs, delivering training content, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree required.
• Five (5) years admission to Florida Bar or practice in another jurisdiction; out-of-state rule preferred.
• Two (2) years of adult education and/or curriculum development in professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and implementation of LSNF’s training and professional development program, including an annual training plan.
• Assess training needs across attorney and non-attorney staff and support individualized development opportunities.
• Develop and deliver training content, tools, and resources that strengthen legal knowledge, professional skills, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide mentorship and professional development support to staff, including opportunities for co-counsel, knowledge sharing, and skill building.
• Maintain a reduced caseload and provide high-quality legal services through client advice, representation, litigation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy.
• Support community education and outreach initiatives, including Know Your Rights presentations, while helping staff develop effective presentation and community engagement skills.
• Support training related to LegalServer, grant requirements, funding restrictions, organizational policies, and other legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Help identify changes in the law and emerging areas of practice that may require additional staff training or professional development.
• Develop tools and opportunities to capture and share legal knowledge, best practices, and effective collaboration across the organization.
• Build relationships with community organizations, private bar partners, and other professional networks to enhance client services and training opportunities.
• Serve as a member of the management team and provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff.

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

LSNF seeks a Training and Professional Development Attorney to lead staff training, professional development, and organizational learning while maintaining a reduced caseload of direct legal work. You will work across leadership and staff to design and implement a comprehensive program.

Responsibilities include identifying needs, delivering training content, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.