Legal Training and Development Attorney

About the role

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Legal Training and Development Attorney. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices. As a Legal Training and Development Attorney, you will play a strategic, hands-on role in shaping the development and careers of our non-partner lawyers and supporting Orrick’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and client service. This position serves as a trusted advisor and resource for aligned business units and will work closely with partners as well as key firm and team/practice leaders to design, implement, and refine training programs that foster professional growth, enhance team performance, and ensure alignment with our strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with partners on the Business Unit Training Council on Business Unit/Practice Group-specific training strategy and vision.
• Drives Business Unit/Practice Group training development, execution, and implementation, including seeking input from Senior Practice Manager and training partners regarding subject matter experts and/or presenters.
• Leads monthly Training Council meetings for the Business Unit.
• Works with key stakeholders, including Partners, Senior Practice Manager, Lawyer Development, Innovation Team, and across Business Units to assess training needs, inform training strategy, and create relevant training programs.
• Tracks individual associate training, aligning with benchmarks, in collaboration with the Senior Practice Manager and Lawyer Development.
• Collaborates with the Innovation team, including Innovation Attorneys, to champion and incorporate legal technology, Gen AI, smart resources, and other innovative solutions into the training curriculum.
• Assesses and maintains Business Unit training inventory on Orrick’s learning platform.
• Works collaboratively with other Business Unit Training Leads and firmwide resources to identify synergies and sector-wide training.
• Conducts regular meetings with aligned groups to assess needs.

Requirements

• Experienced attorney with 7+ years of substantive proficiency.
• Strong project management and presentation skills.
• Legal and workplace technology fluency.
• Ideal candidate is an experienced Orrick or Big Law attorney.

About Orrick

Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance, and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is:

• New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco: $140,000 - $210,000
• Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle: $130,000 - $175,000
• All other US locations: $120,000 - $160,000

Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, determined by firm and individual performance.

Benefits

• Full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life.
• Robust mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and industry-leading parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions (with applicable medical plan).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.