Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP · 23 hours ago
Learning & Development Specialist
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expShumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is a prominent law firm seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to enhance the professional development of their personnel. The role involves designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs that focus on both technical skills and essential soft skills for attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
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Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate new hire and software training for all staff, ensuring attorneys, paralegals, and support personnel are proficient
Design and deliver a variety of training methods, including e-learning, workshops, and in person training
Create training sessions that cater to diverse learning styles
Facilitate and develop training on essential soft skills such as behavioral and cognitive assessments, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and time management to promote overall professional growth
Conduct training sessions for all personnel either onsite, remotely, or by travelling to other offices. (Travel up to 15% of the time.)
Assist with Help Desk support for users with general software and hardware questions and problems
Collaborate with firm leaders and other personnel to identify and assess individual and firmwide training needs
Promote firmwide initiatives related to talent development, engagement, and retention
Utilize surveys, focus groups, and analytics to refine training based on user feedback and needs
Qualification
Required
2+ years of learning and development experience utilizing learning management systems
Balanced proficiency in both information technology and essential soft skills
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
Knowledge of utilizing various training methodologies to engage learners
Ability to train individuals or large groups of professionals and staff
Approach training needs with creativity, understanding, and professionalism
Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Legal Studies, Instructional Design, or related field
Proven experience in learning and development
Minimum two years' experience in a legal environment
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS)
Company
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Across a diverse range of locations and capabilities, the attorneys and advisors of Shumaker share a unified approach: to start every engagement with a clear focus on the desired outcome and the most efficient path to achieve it.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sarah Diller, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Paul Favorite
Chief Operating Officer
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