Senior Manager of Attorney Training & CLE Compliance

City:

Seattle

State:

Washington

Remote/WFH?

Flexible

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 920 5th Avenue
Suite 3300
Seattle, Washington 98104
US

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Senior Manager of Attorney Training and CLE Compliance to join our team in our Seattle office. We offer a hybrid work engagement.

The Senior Manager of Attorney Training and CLE Compliance is responsible for leading the strategic planning, design, and execution of attorney training initiatives across the firm, while ensuring firmwide compliance with all applicable Continuing Legal Education (CLE) regulations. This individual will partner with firm leadership, practice group leaders, and other stakeholders to assess training needs, develop programming, and maintain accreditation across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires a strong balance of state bar license compliance knowledge, continuing legal education strategy and design strategy, program development and management skills, and a demonstrated understanding of attorney engagement best practices.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

• Lead the design development and implementation of firmwide attorney training programs, including legal skills, people skills, business skills, and firm citizenship.
• Manage the daily operations of the CLE and attorney training teams. In close collaboration with the Senior Director of Talent Development and Training, oversee attorney training, bar dues, and CLE budgets.
• Manage the development and coordination of in-person and virtual workshops and training programs; assist with additional training programs at firm and practice group retreats, as requested.
• Consult and collaborate with practice group leaders and partners to design targeted training curricula for associates, counsel, and partners.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments, including talent acquisition, marketing, business development, practice management, DEI, pro bono and social impact, and IT to create focused and integrated training programs and initiatives
• Research and make recommendations regarding the use of and selection of outside consultants to tailor training programs to meet specific firm needs. Monitor industry trends and best practices in attorney training and contribute to development and implementation of best practices at DWT.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, data analysis, and KPIs; adjust programming based on trends and firm goals.
• Oversee the development of internal e-learning content and external CLE partnerships.
• Manage and oversee firm and attorney compliance with MCLE requirements in all relevant U.S. jurisdictions, including centralized tracking and firm payment of mandatory state bar dues in participating jurisdictions. Super CLE tracking, reporting, and accredited provider audit preparation.
• Maintain provider accreditation status and manage the CLE accreditation process for all in-house, live, on-demand, and third-party programs.
• Provide regular CLE status reports to firm leadership and ensure proactive communication of deadlines and requirements to attorneys.

• 8+ years of experience in attorney professional development with at least 3 years in a managerial or senior role.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• JD or advanced degree in adult learning or organizational development preferred.
• Proven ability to design and manage sophisticated training…