What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Professional Development position at Jackson Lewis P.C.?
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”.
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
The Senior Manager will collaborate with the Senior Director of Professional Development to focus on the development of attorneys across the firm, with a focus on the Texas and Florida offices. This role will be involved in all areas of legal talent management, including supporting office leadership in integration, the performance review process, participating in strategic workforce planning, and partnering with other attorney talent teams within the firm to support recruiting and other functions.
As an integral member of the firm’s Learning & Professional Development Team, the Senior Manager will be involved in all facets of attorney coaching, training, and professional development, including career development, mentoring, professional skills training and other skill development programs that support the professional development and career success of attorneys. In addition to a primary focus of Texas and Florida attorneys, the Senior Manager will support mentoring or career academies at the national level.
The Manager will work closely with the members of the firm’s Talent Team and will collaborate with all the Office Managing Principals, Office Litigation Managers, and Office Administrators in Texas and Florida to ensure attorneys’ developmental needs are addressed through the firm’s competency, level-based professional development system.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruiting and Integration
The successful Senior Manager must be solution-driven and have outstanding project management skills demonstrated across multiple locations and matrixed organizations, strong knowledge of and proven proficiency in adult learning.
The candidate should also demonstrate:
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
The Senior Manager will collaborate with the Senior Director of Professional Development to focus on the development of attorneys across the firm, with a focus on the Texas and Florida offices. This role will be involved in all areas of legal talent management, including supporting office leadership in integration, the performance review process, participating in strategic workforce planning, and partnering with other attorney talent teams within the firm to support recruiting and other functions.
As an integral member of the firm’s Learning & Professional Development Team, the Senior Manager will be involved in all facets of attorney coaching, training, and professional development, including career development, mentoring, professional skills training and other skill development programs that support the professional development and career success of attorneys. In addition to a primary focus of Texas and Florida attorneys, the Senior Manager will support mentoring or career academies at the national level.
The Manager will work closely with the members of the firm’s Talent Team and will collaborate with all the Office Managing Principals, Office Litigation Managers, and Office Administrators in Texas and Florida to ensure attorneys’ developmental needs are addressed through the firm’s competency, level-based professional development system.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruiting and Integration
- Participate in the interview process for associates, as requested.
- Support the TA team with training and development around the recruiting process, as requested.
- Coordinate with the Sr. Manager of Onboarding/Integration, Talent Acquisition Managers, HR Regional Managers, and Office Administrators to facilitate orienting and integrating new Texas and Florida attorneys.
- Be a resource for associates, Of Counsel and Principals regarding day-to-day questions.
- Provide 1:1 professional development advising around professional skills such as timeline management, deadline management and communication. Track progress through tracking system.
- Support the development of individual development plans with associates.
- Support the feedback process and the collection of data and recommendations from team members.
- Facilitate attorney meetings/training sessions related to professional development topics in coordination with the appropriate Litigation Training Coach.
- Identify and facilitate external professional development opportunities (i.e., conferences, Bar offerings, etc.).
- Design and develop PD programming for attorneys at different career development stages, including training in skills fundamental to leadership, management, mentoring and teamwork, DEI education, client service and business development, presentation skills, creative problem solving, innovation, and design thinking,
- Recommend ideas for mentoring program implementation, program enhancements, discussion topics, training and resources.
- Contribute to other PD initiatives and complete special projects on various issues as needed.
The successful Senior Manager must be solution-driven and have outstanding project management skills demonstrated across multiple locations and matrixed organizations, strong knowledge of and proven proficiency in adult learning.
The candidate should also demonstrate:
- 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.
- Thinks creatively about new ideas/concepts and solutions to existing challenges; expresses opinions about creative choices and strategic decisions.
- Ability to create a climate that enables others to excel.
- Bachelors’ degree is required, JD or Masters in relevant field is highly preferred.
- 5 years of attorney 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.
