Jackson Lewis P.C.
Director of Training, Technology and Innovation
Jackson Lewis P.C., Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Director of Training, Technology and Innovation
We are seeking an accomplished attorney for a director‑level role to join our team as Director of Training, Technology and Innovation. This strategic role will focus on developing and delivering training programs on innovation and technology tools, both internally and for clients engaging with our technical products. This Director will also be responsible for driving training for Business Services and other team members. The ideal candidate will combine law‑firm expertise, hands‑on litigation experience, and a passion for driving efficiency and innovation across the organization.
Essential Functions
Develop and implement strategic training plans for new technologies or ongoing technical tools leveraged by attorneys, business services and legal support teams.
Manage the development of learning materials, including user guides and video scripts.
Deliver both live and virtual training sessions, supported by concise, user‑friendly materials.
Collaborate with Technology, Innovation, Learning, Finance and other business services teams to identify effective training effort.
Lead training sessions for attorneys and staff, ensuring effective adoption of new technologies and innovative legal solutions.
Collaborate with product teams to create, refine and implement training approaches for externally facing technical products, ensuring clients can maximize value and utility.
Serve as a subject matter expert in litigation and legal technology, providing strategic guidance for technology‑enabled legal services.
Apply adult learning principles to optimize training effectiveness, engagement and retention.
Develop and oversee management of training for business services and legal support team members as needed.
Evaluate training outcomes and continuously improve content and delivery methods based on feedback and best practices.
Manage team responsible for delivery of business service management training and client service‑supported training efforts.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Minimum 10 years’ experience.
Experience as a practicing litigator.
Proven ability to leverage technology for practice efficiency.
Expertise in legal technology tools, innovation platforms such as case management software, MS applications, Gen AI, document management systems and learning management systems.
Experience in change management and technology adoption in legal settings.
Strong understanding of adult learning theories and instructional design for professional audiences.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to align training initiatives with organizational goals and client needs.
Experience supporting or training on externally facing technical products is highly desirable.
Experience with an LMS desirable.
Compensation In accordance with the New York Metro area, Washington D.C. area, Illinois, Washington state, Massachusetts and Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this position is between $200,000 and $215,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
401(k) Retirement Plan.
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.
Firm‑paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources
Industry Law Practice
Location Richmond, VA
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Essential Functions
Develop and implement strategic training plans for new technologies or ongoing technical tools leveraged by attorneys, business services and legal support teams.
Manage the development of learning materials, including user guides and video scripts.
Deliver both live and virtual training sessions, supported by concise, user‑friendly materials.
Collaborate with Technology, Innovation, Learning, Finance and other business services teams to identify effective training effort.
Lead training sessions for attorneys and staff, ensuring effective adoption of new technologies and innovative legal solutions.
Collaborate with product teams to create, refine and implement training approaches for externally facing technical products, ensuring clients can maximize value and utility.
Serve as a subject matter expert in litigation and legal technology, providing strategic guidance for technology‑enabled legal services.
Apply adult learning principles to optimize training effectiveness, engagement and retention.
Develop and oversee management of training for business services and legal support team members as needed.
Evaluate training outcomes and continuously improve content and delivery methods based on feedback and best practices.
Manage team responsible for delivery of business service management training and client service‑supported training efforts.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Minimum 10 years’ experience.
Experience as a practicing litigator.
Proven ability to leverage technology for practice efficiency.
Expertise in legal technology tools, innovation platforms such as case management software, MS applications, Gen AI, document management systems and learning management systems.
Experience in change management and technology adoption in legal settings.
Strong understanding of adult learning theories and instructional design for professional audiences.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to align training initiatives with organizational goals and client needs.
Experience supporting or training on externally facing technical products is highly desirable.
Experience with an LMS desirable.
Compensation In accordance with the New York Metro area, Washington D.C. area, Illinois, Washington state, Massachusetts and Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this position is between $200,000 and $215,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
401(k) Retirement Plan.
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.
Firm‑paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources
Industry Law Practice
Location Richmond, VA
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