Senior Manager, Legal Skills Learning & Development

About the role

The Senior Manager, Legal Skills Learning & Development - U.S. manages legal skills training programs for U.S. lawyers, including course and curriculum development, faculty support, and collaboration with external providers. Reporting to the U.S. Assistant Director of L&D, the role prepares reports on U.S. legal skills curricula and programs, and supports CLE compliance for in-house programs. The role has primary responsibility for the delivery and ongoing evolution of the firm's market-leading learn-by-doing programs, including our Trial Training and Deal Clinic in-person workshops.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce and manage internal legal skills training programs for U.S. attorneys, including developing curricula and courses, providing guidance on course development by other L&D staff, supporting internal faculty, and collaborating with outside providers. May also serve as a faculty member in select programs.
• Work with U.S. practice group leaders or their designees to develop and maintain a network of point partners in each practice and industry group to support attorney training needs.
• Oversee the design and delivery of approximately three multi-day learn-by-doing workshops per year, including Trial Training and Deal Clinic week-long workshops for senior associates, and Brief Writing Bootcamp, Deposition Skills Workshop, and Deal Skills workshops for junior and midlevel associates.
• Prepare and deliver reports on U.S. legal skills training curricula and programs to firm management, practice group leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Research, produce, and oversee non-technology and e-learning programs for internal attorney audiences, applying judgment to content design, format, and delivery methods.
• Proactively and independently assess the effectiveness of in-house training programs and recommend improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of CLE requirements in U.S. jurisdictions where the firm operates, as well as client jurisdictions, to ensure in-house and client programs comply with applicable requirements.
• Stay current on trends, developments, and best practices in attorney, paralegal, and staff development through research, professional reading, and attendance at relevant conferences and workshops.
• Travel to U.S. offices as needed to support L&D presence and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years' experience as a practicing litigator, with large law firm experience preferred. Experience in a legal professional development or Knowledge Management role preferred.

Skills

• Highly organized, results-oriented, and capable of working independently and as part of a team, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to foster a collaborative, positive, and inclusive work environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a service-oriented approach to supporting stakeholders and business needs.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and adaptability, with the ability to remain effective in dynamic or sensitive situations and adjust to evolving priorities and business needs.
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and other firm systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Virtual Health Services
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Family Leave (for eligible Exempt and Non-Exempt staff)
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-up Child Care Services
• College Coach Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time (for Exempt staff)
• Paid Time Off (available to all full-time, non-temporary employees)

Pay

Atlanta, Houston, Pittsburgh: $142,000 - $170,000; Chicago, Philadelphia: $152,000 - $182,000; Washington, DC: $162,000 - $193,000; Los Angeles, New York: $168,000 - $200,000.

Schedule

You will be required to work in the office at minimum 4 days per week. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule. The details of your weekly schedule will be discussed further with your direct supervisor.