Professional Development Trainer

Chambliss is a leading legal services provider dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions to our clients. We are a growing mid-sized firm providing comprehensive legal services on behalf of an impressive list of local, regional, national, and international clientele. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and engaging Professional Development Trainer to support employee onboarding, learning, and professional development across the firm.

Location: This position is required to sit on-site in our downtown Chattanooga office. Applicants must be willing to relocate or commute to this location to be considered.

FLSA Status: Non – Exempt

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Talent & Employee Engagement, the Professional Development Trainer supports the firm's onboarding, learning, and employee development initiatives for attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and business professionals. This position coordinates and delivers new hire orientation programs, develops training materials and resources, facilitates live and virtual learning opportunities, and collaborates with department leaders to support employee growth and development. The Trainer serves as a key resource for firmwide training efforts and helps ensure employees have the knowledge and resources necessary for success.

Experience facilitating employee onboarding, training, or professional development programs in a professional services environment is highly preferred.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate and facilitate the firm's new hire onboarding program for attorneys and staff.
• Develop individualized onboarding schedules in partnership with Human Resources and firm departments.
• Conduct orientation sessions covering firm culture, policies, resources, procedures, and expectations.
• Monitor onboarding progress, training completion, and employee engagement throughout the onboarding process.
• Conduct follow-up meetings and check-ins with new hires to support successful integration into the firm.
• Deliver instructor-led training sessions in one-on-one, small group, and firmwide settings, both in person and virtually.
• Collaborate with department leaders and subject matter experts to identify training and development needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional development programs, workshops, lunch-and-learn sessions, and continuing education opportunities.
• Develop, update, and maintain training materials, participant guides, presentations, videos, and other learning resources.
• Create and maintain firmwide training documentation and knowledge resources.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, observations, and learning assessments.
• Maintain training calendars, attendance records, and program completion tracking.
• Support employee development initiatives designed to enhance professional skills, productivity, and engagement.
• Deliver training on core firm applications, systems, and resources as part of onboarding and ongoing learning programs.
• Provide guidance and training related to commonly used firm technology tools and workflows.
• Serve as a resource for routine training-related questions and coordinate with Information Technology when technical support is required.
• Assist with implementation and communication of new training initiatives, policies, and learning programs.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Information Technology, and operational departments to support organizational learning objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding employee information and firm operations.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Experience:

• Three to five years of experience in employee training, onboarding, learning and development, professional development, or a related field required.
• Experience facilitating both in-person and virtual training programs required.
• Experience working in a professional services, legal, financial, healthcare, or corporate environment preferred.
• Experience developing training materials, presentations, and learning resources preferred.

Skills/Certifications:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
• Experience utilizing learning technologies, webinar platforms, or learning management systems preferred.
• Professional certifications related to training, learning and development, human resources, or organizational development are preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies preferred.

Job Specific Skills:

• Exceptional presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with the ability to engage audiences at all organizational levels.
• Ability to create clear, practical, and engaging learning materials for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and training initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to assess training needs and recommend effective learning solutions.
• High level of professional integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility when responding to evolving business and employee development needs.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, attorneys, and firm leadership.

Physical Demands:

The work is primarily sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and present information to others.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and use hands and fingers for detailed work.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and carry training materials, office supplies, or equipment up to 15 pounds.
• The employee may occasionally be required to travel between training locations and attend firm events.
• The employee may occasionally be required to work before or after normal business hours to support training programs and firm initiatives.

Chambliss is committed to being one of the best law firms to work for in our region. We are actively searching for highly qualified people to work as attorneys, legal assistants, and support staff personnel. Chambliss strives to attract a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**We are not utilizing outside agencies for this role. DO NOT SOLICIT.**