Professional Development Specialist

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. 

We are seeking a highly organized and creative Professional Development Specialist to join our team at Jackson Lewis. This role involves providing management of the firm’s Mentoring Program, designing curriculum, drafting content and organizing delivery of content for career development, technology/applications and firm academy programs in collaboration with our Talent Team.

This role is expected to leverage technology to manage the administration of the mentoring program, develop and deliver training for participants and design and deliver interactive programs for learning cohorts, new hires and others.

 Essential Functions:

• Support current mentoring programs and development of additional mentoring programs. 
• Develop, design and deliver PD programming for different career development stages, including training in skills fundamental to mentoring and general professional skills like time management, communication, project management, performance, feedback and client service.    
• Develop, design and deliver technology training, working with subject matter experts on various applications.
• Manage administration of programs, including scheduling, firmwide communications and communicating with stakeholders.  Provide guidance on best practices for adult learning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across talent and other business services.
• Contribute to other PD initiatives and complete special projects on various issues as needed. 
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, SMEs and faculty to coordinate the delivery of multidisciplinary programs.Ensure all content adheres to the firm’s standards for quality and excellence, matching the core competencies at each career level.
• Manage distribution, storage of information regarding mentoring program and training.

The candidate should also demonstrate: 

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and communication skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel and Learning Management Systems.
• Proficiency in adult learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and collaboratively on a team. 
• Ability to take ownership of multiple projects and see them through to completion. 
• Experience with online and in-person training events
• Ability to build trust and gain buy-in from leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.

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Education/Certifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3+years of learning or professional development experience required. 
• 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.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.