Technology Training Attorney

careers-lw; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability ins.

401k plan

11 paid holidays per year

PTO 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Affinity groups and networks

Job summary

Latham & Watkins in Los Angeles or New York is seeking a Technology Training Attorney to create and deliver practical training for attorneys on AI and firm technologies. The role reports to the Technology & Information Services team and offers hybrid schedules with in-office presence.

You will design attorney-focused content with instructional designers, build relationships with practice groups, and continuously improve learning programs while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• JD/LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience practicing law in a law firm.
• Experience at the intersection of legal practice, technology, and learning.
• Experience developing and delivering technology training for attorneys.
• Ability to translate AI concepts into practical guidance for attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Innovation team to align training with AI strategy and tech roadmap.
• Lead the design of attorney-focused content with instructional designers and trainers.
• Establish trusted relationships with attorneys and practice groups to identify learning needs.
• Conduct feedback sessions and training evaluations to improve content.
• Stay current with AI and legal tech developments to boost productivity.
• Protect confidential information and maintain data security.

Skills

Generative AI tools

Legal technology platforms

Adult learning / instructional design

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) / Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Technology Training Attorney is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for developing and delivering practical, attorney-focused training content that helps the firm’s attorneys use artificial intelligence and other firm approved technologies effectively in their daily work, while delivering attorney-to-attorney instruction where legal-practice experience strengthens learning outcomes and practical application. This role will be located in either our Global Services Office (Downtown Los Angeles) or New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the Innovation team to align attorney training content with the firm’s broader AI strategy, approved technologies, and technology roadmap
• Leading the design of attorney focused content and scenarios, partnering with instructional designers, digital learning specialists, trainers, and knowledge management professionals on learning structure, production, performance support resources, and training reinforcement approaches
• Establishing trusted relationships with attorneys and practice groups to understand emerging learning needs, barriers to effective technology use, and opportunities for practical instruction
• Conducting attorney feedback sessions, focus groups, and training evaluations to understand learning needs and continuously improve technology training content and delivery
• Staying current with developments in AI, legal technology, knowledge management, and adult learning, identifying opportunities to improve attorney productivity and effectiveness
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of generative AI tools and experience with legal technology platforms, knowledge systems, or other technologies used in legal practice
• Exhibit understanding of adult learning theory, with the ability to translate complex artificial intelligence and technology concepts into practical, credible guidance for attorneys and legal professionals
• Possess strong relationship-building, stakeholder management, and consulting skills, with the ability to influence attorneys, practice leaders, and firm leadership

And have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent legal qualification
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law in a law firm or comparable legal environment
• Experience working at the intersection of legal practice, technology, and learning within a law firm, legal technology provider, or comparable environment
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering technology training for attorneys or other legal professionals
• Experience supporting technology adoption, change management, knowledge management, innovation, attorney training, or digital transformation initiatives through designing and delivering structured training

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Pay Range

USD $180,000.00 - USD $215,000.00 /Yr.