Ballard Spahr LLP

Ballard Spahr LLP

Manager of Learning & Development

PA - Philadelphia

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
Project ManagementExcelHREmployee RelationsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • As a Learning and Development Manager within our Talent Team, you will:

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate careful attention to detail, anticipate challenges, and effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
  • Partner with firm leadership, practice groups, Human Resources, and Employee Relations to develop and deliver impactful training initiatives.
  • Detail-Oriented: Demonstrate careful attention to detail, anticipate challenges, and effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree required, JD or other advanced degree preferred.

Skills

  • Conduct training audits and needs assessments to identify skill gaps, learning priorities, and development opportunities.
  • Facilitate training programs and serve as a learning and development resource across the firm.
  • Measure program effectiveness, track learning outcomes, and recommend continuous improvements.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of learning curricula and career development pathways for attorneys.
  • Build competency-based learning programs, including courses, materials, and job aids.
  • Manage learning systems, content libraries, and related learning and development processes.
  • Drive firmwide learning initiatives that support employee growth, performance, and business objectives.

Company info

  • Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States.
  • A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.
  • We are seeking a Manager, Learning & Development to lead the design, evaluation, and enhancement of firmwide training and professional development initiatives.
  • This position plays a critical role in creating competency-based learning experiences that support the growth of attorneys while aligning with the firm's strategic goals.
  • Working closely with legal and administrative leadership, Human Resources, and subject matter experts, the Manager will ensure learning programs are practical, engaging, and aligned with organizational objectives.
  • This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the Philadelphia office.
  • Why Join Us?
  • Innovative
  • Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
  • Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
  • Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
  • Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
  • Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ion to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender ide

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