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Attorney Development Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Attorney Development

Reports To: Director of Attorney Development

Jackson Walker, Texas’ largest law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Attorney Development Manager in our Austin office. This role manages and oversees the development and production of a wide range of professional development programs and initiatives including implementing Jackson Walker’s professional skills curriculum. The Attorney Development Manager will work collaboratively with the Attorney Development (AD) team to create and execute professional development activities in an agile environment aimed at meeting the goals of Firm Management in attorney training, feedback, retention, and promotion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Work with Director of AD and the AD team to research, develop, budget, and deliver annual AD core curriculum programs for all attorneys with a primary focus on Associates within the assigned practice groups or projects.
• Manage and coordinate all training programs within the Litigation Training Curriculum.
• Identify training needs for attorneys at all stages of practice and develop relevant training programs and curricula.
• Partner with external vendors and internal subject matter experts to define learning objectives for training sessions and create suitable content and materials.
• Develop understanding of available internal and external training resources and use understanding to build programs designed for firm attorneys.
• Work with Director of Attorney Development and other Attorney Development Managers to build consistent cross-firm attorney programming and encourage cross-firm training and development opportunities.
• Establish and maintain an internal network with attorneys and listen for opportunities to coach, offer resources, or provide training.
• Establish and maintain a network in the legal professional development community and remain aware of trends in the legal market.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interest and experience in attorney professional development or other professional services.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong execution and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Deliver prompt response to requests.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to think critically and show initiative.
• Ability to handle confidential documents and information appropriately.
• Contribute to and execute the goals of the team.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • High school diploma or GED required.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a law firm or professional services office

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise and temperature.
• Some travel is expected for this position – travel to other JW offices occasionally required.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.