Professional Development Specialist

1 week ago


New York, New York, United States WilmerHale Full time
Job Description

WilmerHale is a leading international law firm seeking a skilled Professional Development Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in professional development, instructional design, and adult learning, with a focus on the Transactional Department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement substantive legal training and professional development programs for the Transactional Department.
  • Supervise, develop, and train Professional Development and Training team members, including specialists, coordinators, and assistants.
  • Ensure staff members provide quality service to internal members and external clients by displaying professionalism in electronic and print correspondence, over the phone, and in-person.

About This Role:

  • Work with the Professional Development and Training Director and team to identify and address training and development needs, develop curricula, and implement programs to maximize effectiveness and quality.
  • Act as liaison with committees and legal departments to ensure attorney training and development program goals are identified and met.
  • Keep abreast of trends in legal training and development for attorneys and work with internal and external presenters to deliver effective training.

Requirements:

  • Excellent management and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong teamwork skills with a collaborative approach to working with others at all levels of seniority.
  • Extensive knowledge of professional development, instructional design, and adult learning, or extensive knowledge of law firms and practice of law.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree required, JD or other Masters preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in active legal practice or training and development required.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.



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