Senior Manager, Legal Skills Learning & Development

The Senior Manager, Legal Skills Learning & Development - U.S. manages legal skills training programs for U.S. lawyers, including course and curriculum development, faculty support, and collaboration with external providers. Reporting to the U.S. Assistant Director of L&D, the role prepares reports on U.S. legal skills curricula and programs, and supports CLE compliance for in-house programs. The role has primary responsibility for the delivery and ongoing evolution of the firm's market-leading learn-by-doing programs, including our Trial Training and Deal Clinic in-person workshops.

• Design, produce and manage internal legal skills training programs for U.S. attorneys, including developing curricula and courses, providing guidance on course development by other L&D staff, supporting internal faculty, and collaborating with outside providers. May also serve as a faculty member in select programs.
• Work with U.S. practice group leaders or their designees to develop and maintain a network of point partners in each practice and industry group to support attorney training needs.
• Oversee the design and delivery of approximately three multi-day learn-by-doing workshops per year, including Trial Training and Deal Clinic week-long workshops for senior associates, and Brief Writing Bootcamp, Deposition Skills Workshop, and Deal Skills workshops for junior and midlevel associates.
• Prepare and deliver reports on U.S. legal skills training curricula and programs to firm management, practice group leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Research, produce, and oversee non-technology and e-learning programs for internal attorney audiences, applying judgment to content design, format, and delivery methods.
• Proactively and independently assess the effectiveness of in-house training programs and recommend improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of CLE requirements in U.S. jurisdictions where the firm operates, as well as client jurisdictions, to ensure in-house and client programs comply with applicable requirements.
• Stay current on trends, developments, and best practices in attorney, paralegal, and staff development through research, professional reading, and attendance at relevant conferences and workshops.
• Travel to U.S. offices as needed to support L&D presence and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) required.

• Minimum of 7 years' experience as a practicing litigator, with large law firm experience preferred.
• Experience in a legal professional development or Knowledge Management role preferred.

• Highly organized, results-oriented, and capable of working independently and as part of a team, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to foster a collaborative, positive, and inclusive work environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a service-oriented approach to supporting stakeholders and business needs.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and adaptability, with the ability to remain effective in dynamic or sensitive situations and adjust to evolving priorities and business needs.
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and other firm systems.

Supervisory responsibilities:

None

Equipment used:
Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, copier, scanner, etc.