Attorney Development Specialist

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Haynes and Boone is one of the largest law firms in Dallas, and it continues to grow. In 2023, Haynes and Boone moved its headquarters to a new 27-story office tower in the Harwood District of uptown Dallas. Lawyers in our Dallas office serve all the firm’s practice and industry areas – including corporate, litigation, banking/finance, insurance law, healthcare law, labor and employment, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, white collar crime, and antitrust.

Our Dallas lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas in publications such as The Best Lawyers in America directory (Woodward/White, Inc.) and the Chambers USA legal directory (Chambers & Partners). This office attracts high-energy, technically proficient people who enjoy working in a collegial environment. We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

The Attorney Development Specialist (AD Specialist) is an exempt position responsible for managing certain specialized aspects of the Attorney Integration program as well as assisting the Attorney Development department with all training programs and the associate evaluation process. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Attorney Integration and works closely with other attorneys engaged in training efforts, various committees of the firm, and the heads of the other administrative departments.

Organize lateral attorney onboarding for all offices including: communicating with laterals regarding start date, status of background/conflicts checks and onboarding details as well as communicating status of lateral hires within the firm to Section Chairs/Department Administrative Partners, Office Administrators and all administrative departments. Work closely with the Attorney Development Coordinator to provide guidance in the scheduling of lateral orientation sessions, preparation of orientation schedules/materials and greeting local candidates.

Responsible for tracking lateral hires in the integration software, portal page and internal documents.

Help organize and implement ideas for the integration of new attorneys, including first year associates and lateral attorneys. Coordinate and plan events for attorneys including integration dinners, lunches, and socials, as well as integration trips, integration retreats and programs and initiatives related to the Attorney Integration Committee. Perform as a key member of the Attorney Integration team.

• Preparation for and execution of new associate orientation, associate training, practice group lunches, and other programming.

• Assist with semi-annual Attorney Review Processes.

• Liaise with Recruiting on licensing questions related to lateral hires, bar exams, etc.

• Liaise with lawyers and staff at all levels about all Attorney Development-related matters.

• Follow-up with speakers (internal and external, as necessary) to procure materials, provide editing support, and confirm program details in advance of training presentation.

• Manage logistics, including Outlook invitations, room reservations, A/V and technology requests, meals, and travel when needed, etc. for integration meetings and training programs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The AD Specialist reports directly to the Senior Manager of Integration. This position has no direct reports, but will work closely with the Attorney Development Coordinator.

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years’ experience with similar responsibilities in a law / professional services firm.

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications is required.…