Professional Development Manager

Jackson Lewis•New York City, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a law firm focused on employment and labor law since 1958, with over 1,000 attorneys nationwide. The firm helps employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces. The Professional Development Manager will focus on the development of attorneys across NY offices, supporting integration, the performance review process, and collaborating with other attorney talent teams. This role is an integral part of the firm’s Learning & Professional Development Team, involved in all facets of attorney training and professional development, including career development, mentoring, professional skills training, and other skill development programs. The primary focus will be on attorneys in the NY region. The Manager will work closely with the firm’s Talent Team and collaborate with Office Managing Principals, Office Litigation Managers, and Office Administrators to ensure attorneys’ developmental needs are met through the firm’s competency-based, level-based professional development system.

Requirements

Solution-driven with outstanding project management skills demonstrated across multiple locations and matrixed organizations.
Strong knowledge of and proven proficiency in adult learning.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and collaboratively on a team.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to build trust and gain buy-in from firm leaders and other key stakeholders.
Ability to take ownership of multiple projects and see them through to completion.
Ability to think creatively about new ideas/concepts and solutions to existing challenges; express opinions about creative choices and strategic decisions.
Ability to create a climate that enables others to excel.
Bachelors’ degree is required.
3+ years of attorney professional development experience required.

Nice To Haves

JD or Masters in relevant field is highly preferred.
Coaching certification a plus.
Significant experience in a large law firm is preferred.
Demonstrated success establishing, developing, and managing robust training and career development functions in a national or multi-office environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Facilitate orienting and integrating new attorneys.
Support the summer associate program and law grad program, as requested.
Serve as a manager of the performance process for offices.
Collaborate with talent teams for performance management, including providing direct support on talent management, collection of feedback, synthesizing feedback, reviewing feedback with stakeholders, and completing HRIS process in relation to feedback.
Provide 1:1 professional development advising around professional skills such as timeline management, deadline management, mentorship, and communication, and track progress.
Be a resource for associates, Of Counsel, and Principals regarding day-to-day questions.
Support the development of individual development plans with attorneys.
Facilitate attorney meetings/training sessions related to professional development topics in coordination with the appropriate Litigation Training Coach.
Design and develop PD programming for attorneys at different career development stages, including training in skills fundamental to leadership, management, mentoring, teamwork, client service, business development, presentation skills, creative problem solving, innovation, and design thinking.
Recommend ideas for local mentoring program implementation, program enhancements, discussion topics, training, and resources.
Contribute to other PD initiatives and complete special projects on various issues as needed.