Location: Boston Metro, MA | Hybrid – 2 remote days/week
Salary Range: $150K-$175K
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5
About the Job
A leading Boston law firm is hiring an Associate Development and Training Manager to drive firm-wide lawyer training, associate development, and performance management initiatives to enhance engagement, integration, and retention.
Recognized nationally for excellence, including multiple accolades for workplace culture and inclusion, our client offers a collaborative environment committed to innovation, learning, and professional development.
Key Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a professional services firm, preferably within a law firm
- Strong understanding of law firm operations
- Exceptional presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects with precision and follow-through
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, database management systems, and performance evaluation software
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with leadership to design and deliver a best-in-class orientation and integration experience for all attorneys, leveraging feedback and industry trends
- Implement and enhance firm-wide and practice-specific training curricula, working with internal and external faculty to elevate program quality
- Partner with Practice Group Leaders and Work Allocators to assess and address legal skills and professional development needs across the firm
- Evaluate training content and delivery, leveraging ongoing feedback to maximize ROI and program impact
- Stay current on adult learning theory, curriculum design, and external professional development resources
- Support the firm’s performance review process, including junior, mid-level, senior associate, and pre-partnership evaluations
- Collaborate with the Legal Talent Team to enhance processes, systems, and operational efficiency
- Contribute to special projects and firm initiatives as needed
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re passionate about shaping attorney growth and driving meaningful talent development initiatives, we encourage you to apply today. Join our client and help build a high-performance culture where learning and development thrive.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
