Development Communications Manager Jobs in Minnesota

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Summary

The Attorney Talent Development Manager -Transactions, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's Transactions strategic initiatives, develops and organizes national, office, client and practice group substantive legal skills and soft skills programs including supervising content, logistics, materials and communications. Manages multi-day academies and programs. Assists in preparing annual department budget.
Location

This position is located in our Minneapolis office and offers a hybrid work schedule.Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned office and be available for periodic travel.
Responsibilities

• Oversee all logistics of Talent Development academies and conservatories, including complex off-site, internal, external and client programs. Ensures excellent program delivery and recordkeeping; and program evaluations and analysis reporting.

• Develop and analyzes department metrics to make recommendations for improving curriculum and programs, as well as incorporates evaluation feedback into updating and redesigning curriculum and programs.

• Collaborate with Training Partners and attorneys across the Transactions vertical to assess development needs and support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of attorney training programs.

• Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of first-year associate technical skills curriculum, learning pathways, and related learning resources.

• Create and manage training materials for in-person programs, academies, conservatories, and virtual curricula, ensuring content is current, practical, and aligned with practice group priorities.

• Coordinate with subject matter experts, Training Partners, and external providers to develop instructional materials, exercises, case studies, and learner resources for transactional attorneys.

• Support the delivery and evaluation of blended learning experiences, including live programs, virtual courses, online resources, and self-paced learning content.

• Identify facilitators and assist internal and external trainers in the development of curricula and training materials.

• Oversee the issuance of CLE credit and compliance-related matters in partnership with the Sr. CLE Specialist.

• Undertake special projects, including market research on talent development best practices and updates to departmental policies, protocols, and procedures; assist in implementing best practices and establishing department standards.

• Draft and develop content for the firm's intranet, website, and promotional materials.

• Act as an ambassador for the Talent Development function both within and outside the firm.

• Participate in activities of external professional organizations and associations as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Develops and organizes national, office, client and practice group substantive legal skills and soft skills programs, including supervising content, logistics, materials and communications. Manages multi-day academies and programs. Collaborates with Training Partners across the Transactions vertical to identify learning needs, develop curriculum, and support associate development initiatives. Assists in the design and delivery of first-year associate technical skills training, including both in-person and virtual learning experiences. Assists in preparing annual department budget.
Minimum Education

• JD.

Preferred Education

• Bachelors Degree in Organizational Development, Training or similar field.
  

Minimum Years of Experience

• 8 years' experience in Professional Development and/or Organizational Development with at least two years in a project lead or supervisory capacity.

Essential Job Expectations

All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.

• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.

• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.

• Comply with firm policies and procedures.

• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.
  

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.
Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.
Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply directly online. Application materials sent via email will not be accepted.

Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position or participate in the selection process. For accommodation requests, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

This job description provides a concise overview of the role and is not intended to describe all work elements that may be performed. It should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions. Job duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

We are committed to excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people.
Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm's direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

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