Jackson Lewis P.C. · 7 hours ago
Director of Learning
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expJackson Lewis P.C. is a law firm focused on employment and labor law, helping employers develop proactive strategies and business-oriented solutions. The Director of Learning is responsible for designing and executing learning programs for attorneys and paralegals, ensuring alignment with legal standards and firm strategy while fostering attorney development.
Consulting
Hiring Manager
Lee Manning, PHR certified
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a firm‑aligned learning and development strategy for attorneys and paralegals
Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of CLE and legal‑skills training programs
Conduct substantive legal reviews of CLE materials, case simulations, workshops, and hypotheticals to ensure accuracy, alignment with case law, and consistency with firm litigation strategy
Partner with key stakeholders to develop L&E learning content, applying advanced legal judgment to evaluate, refine, and approve all practice‑group materials for legal accuracy, risk, and compliance
Partner with Knowledge Management Attorneys and practice attorneys to understand and advise practice groups and firm leadership on legal trends, risk areas, and regulatory developments to inform curriculum priorities
Design legally rigorous curriculum frameworks across L&E practice areas integrating AI‑enabled legal research, writing, and litigation tools into learning pathways
Ensure all training initiatives align with firm strategic goals and support core legal‑practice skill development, and core competencies
Collaborate with coaches, facilitators, and subject matter experts to establish processes for 1:1 and small‑group coaching and practice‑area check‑ins
Partner with firm leaders to build practice‑skills onboarding programs for new attorneys
Ensure training reflects real‑world legal applications, litigation strategy, risk‑mitigation principles, and jurisdiction‑specific nuances
Maintain a legal quality‑assurance process to ensure clarity, relevance, and legal precision in instructional materials
Lead the creation of innovative learning experiences, including scenario‑based training, simulations, microlearning, and technology‑enhanced formats, to advance attorney development
Use learning analytics, evaluations, and attorney performance data to measure impact and drive continuous improvement
Track and report learning outcomes, strategic progress, and engagement metrics to firm leadership
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) required
Minimum of 7–10+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Attorney Professional Development, Legal Training, or L&E practice
Proven ability to review and evaluate legal content for accuracy, risk, instructional soundness, and alignment with current case law and regulatory developments
Expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and innovative learning modalities (e‑learning, blended learning, in‑person)
Demonstrated experience translating complex legal concepts into structured, pedagogically sound training programs for attorneys
Strong ability to collaborate with senior leaders, practice group chairs, KM attorneys, SME lawyers, coaches, and facilitators to execute firmwide learning initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting legal topics to senior legal audiences
Proficiency with LMS platforms and legal technology tools, including AI‑enabled research and writing applications
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex, legally substantive projects simultaneously
Ability to align learning initiatives with firm strategy, legal priorities, and risk‑mitigation objectives
Preferred
Labor & Employment litigation or advisory experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Annual bonuses
Company
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jackson Lewis P.C.is a workplace law firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alec Nealon
Partner, Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits
Alison Jacobs Wice
Partner
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