What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Development Senior Specialist position at Jackson Lewis P.C.?
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1000 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, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution 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”.
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950 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, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution 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”.
This position reports to the firm’s Senior Director Professional Development.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and creative Professional Development Senior Specialist to join our team at Jackson Lewis. This role involves managing the firm’s Mentoring Program, designing curriculum, drafting content and organizing delivery of content for career development, 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.
Essential Functions:
Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, 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.
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”.
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950 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, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution 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”.
This position reports to the firm’s Senior Director Professional Development.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and creative Professional Development Senior Specialist to join our team at Jackson Lewis. This role involves managing the firm’s Mentoring Program, designing curriculum, drafting content and organizing delivery of content for career development, 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.
Essential Functions:
- Manage 2 mentoring programs and support development of additional mentoring programs. Administer and manage matches, draft firm communications, deliver virtual training for participants. Support local office mentoring programs and facilitate group programs with local office mentoring leaders.
- Design and develop PD programming for attorneys at different career development stages, including training in skills fundamental to mentoring and general professional skills like time management, communication, project management and client service.
- 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 for attorneys at each career level.
- Manage distribution, storage of information regarding mentoring program and training.
- 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.
- Bachelors’ degree is required, JD or Masters in relevant field is highly preferred.
- 3 years of 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.
Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, 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.
