In-House Legal Writing Coach

Who We Are

Arent Fox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated, innovative, and practical legal solutions to clients around the world. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, Arent Fox Schiff's expertise is sought out by Fortune 500s, start-ups, international governments, non-profits and trade associations, and private individuals. Our work spans highly complex, global matters as well as the deeply personal issues that shape the lives of individuals and communities.

Why Join Us

At Arent Fox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build upon a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Job Description and Salary

Based in any of our offices across the US, Arent Fox Schiff is seeking a Legal Writing Coach to join our Professional Development team. This role is designed for an experienced legal professional with a passion for teaching and mentoring. The Writing Coach will work closely with the team to support onboarding of new lawyers, provide individualized coaching, and deliver on-demand assistance for writing assignments.

The focus will be on improving written communication across all levels-from emails to complex legal briefs-while helping attorneys acclimate to law firm life. The Writing Coach will also work with experienced attorneys to help them continue to sharpen their legal writing skills.

This is a part-time Exempt position with flexible hours based on demand and program schedule. Some travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding Support:
  • Assist first-year associates and lateral hires in understanding firm expectations for written work.
  • Offer guidance on conducting legal research and analysis, initiating written assignments, and effectively managing draft revisions and internal/external deadlines.
• Writing Coaching & Training:
  • Offer one-on-one coaching sessions to lawyers at all levels.
  • Deliver feedback on legal writing, editing, and communication style.
  • Conduct in-person and remote workshops or small group sessions on writing fundamentals and advanced techniques.
• On-Demand Assistance:
  • Review and provide input on emails, memoranda, motions, briefs, and other written work as needed.
  • Serve as a resource for improving clarity, tone, and structure in legal documents.
• Professional Development Collaboration:
  • Partner with the Professional Development team to design and implement writing programs.
  • Contribute to initiatives that enhance lawyer integration and success at the firm.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 7 years of legal practice experience with strong writing and editing skills.
  • Prior experience teaching or coaching legal writing concepts (law school, CLE programs, or in-firm training).
  • Prior experience in an AM Law 200 firm.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback and adapt coaching style to individual needs.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $ 150,000 to a maximum of $ 200,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive bonus program with opportunities for discretionary incentives that may include productivity, business development, and merit-based components, subject to applicable policies.

Benefits

We know that the needs of our employees vary and can change throughout the different stages of life. That's why we offer a wide array of flexible benefit options…