Training & Development Manager (Personal Injury)
Practice Area: Plaintiff Personal Injury
Overview
A rapidly growing Personal Injury Firm is launching a firmwide initiative to build a best-in-class training and development program and is seeking an experienced professional to lead that effort. This individual will serve as the firm’s primary trainer and will take full ownership of a newly implemented Learning Management System (LMS).
This is a high-impact role with strong leadership support and visibility across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary firmwide trainer.
- Own, manage, and continuously develop the firm’s Learning Management System (LMS)
- Design and implement structured training programs for:
- New hires
- Ongoing staff development
- Process improvements and best practices
- Develop training materials, workflows, and standardized procedures specific to personal injury case handling.
- Deliver both in-person and virtual training sessions
- Collaborate closely with firm leadership and operations to align training initiatives with firm goals
- Serve as the internal point person for training strategy and execution
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong personal injury law background (hands-on experience required)
- Demonstrated experience in training, coaching, or team development
- Formal training roles preferred, but candidates who have led extensive internal training initiatives will be considered
- Comfortable building programs from the ground up
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to take ownership of a new function
- Strong communicator with the ability to train and engage diverse teams
- Experience working with or managing an LMS is a strong plus
Location & Travel
- Preferred: Memphis, TN (strong preference)
- Also open to Jackson, TN
- Must be willing and able to travel between Jackson and Memphis
Why This Role
- Rare opportunity to build and lead a firmwide training program
- Strong executive buy-in and support
- High visibility and long-term growth potential
- Direct impact on firm culture, performance, and scalability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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