Training and Development Manager

Role Overview

• Collaborate with the Director of Training and Development, Legal, and practice group leaders to design and execute training programs for attorneys and business professionals.
• Lead the planning and execution of practice group training initiatives, including designing annual curricula and overseeing the delivery of core programs in partnership with the Director and team.
• Design, develop, manage, and execute interactive mock-style trainings (e.g., mock trials, corporate simulations) in partnership with the Director and team.
• Create and deliver orientation programming for summer associates, first-year associates, counsel, and partners with the Director and team.
• Collaborate with other Manatt departments to develop and execute relevant programming.
• Develop and implement leveled training programs, academies, and professional skills curricula in collaboration with the Director and team.
• Conduct research and stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in legal and professional services training.
• Cultivate relationships with outside speakers and vendors, and make recommendations as needed.
• Meet with new lateral associates and partners and conduct welcome programming (including individual orientations).
• Develop a deep working knowledge of the LMS and CLE system and have a general understanding of the CLE rules in the states where Manatt has offices; use LMS to build training tracks as needed.
• In partnership with the Director, work on the strategic direction and administration of attorney mentoring programs, including developing and implementing communications, training initiatives, and related programming and events.
• Conduct surveys and analyze results to identify training and professional development needs.
• Support the Director and Performance and Advancement team in refreshing and maintaining competency frameworks.
• Proactively contribute ideas to enhance CLE and training initiatives.
• Work with the Director to manage the budget and expenses.
• Assist with general training and development and CLE projects as needed.
• Assist with performance and advancement projects on occasion.
• Supervise junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and J.D. required
• At least five (5) years of legal experience in a professional services firm
• Prior experience working with CLE tracking systems or databases
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset; outstanding project management skills required for high-accuracy work
• Proven capacity to manage and adapt to multiple competing priorities
• Willingness to travel as needed for firmwide training programs
• Comfortable working across teams and departments; strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent client service orientation and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills as a relationship builder who can flex work style and adapt to the styles of others and work across teams
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, including planning, organizing, decision-making, and problem-solving; ability to lead multiple teams and workstreams
• Solid understanding of project management principles; proven ability to develop, implement, and manage large-scale, long-term initiatives
• Strong judgment and discretion in decision-making processes
• Strong self-initiative with an eagerness to learn, roll up sleeves, and pitch in
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a positive can-do attitude
• Advanced use of computer programs including Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.