Curriculum Developer
15 hours ago
New York
Job Description: Research, write, and structure substantive training content across legal practice areas, professional skills, and leadership development topics relevant to attorneys and paralegals. Produce complete, scalable learning content packages including: module scripts and narration text, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, knowledge checks, discussion guides, and job aids. Translate complex legal concepts, procedures, and skills into clear, accessible, scenario-based learning content appropriate for practitioners at varying experience levels. Develop realistic and scalable case studies, practice scenarios, and skill application exercises that reflect the day-to-day realities of family law practice. Ensure content reflects jurisdictional nuances across MFL’s operating states, in partnership with subject matter experts. Design the structure, sequencing, and learning objectives of multi-module training programs, ensuring logical progression and a scalable coherent curriculum architecture. Develop scalable program blueprints and content maps that define scope, sequence, duration, format, and assessment strategy for each program. Apply adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional design frameworks to ensure content drives measurable competency development, not just knowledge transfer. Collaborate with managing attorneys, practice group leaders, and subject matter experts to gather substantive input and ensure content accuracy and relevance. Develop assessment strategies — including knowledge checks, practical simulations, and competency rubrics — to measure learner progress and program effectiveness. Provide the Learning Experience Designer with complete, well-organized content packages that are ready for production — clear scripts, annotated outlines, and design intent notes. Review completed design deliverables to ensure content integrity was maintained through the production process. Maintain and update existing training content to reflect changes in law, firm policy, and best practices. Develop assessment and evaluation measures to help determine whether training is effective, including completion, assessment results, learner feedback, practical exercises, and observed skill application. Contribute to program evaluation efforts by analyzing assessment data and learner feedback to inform content revisions. Stay current on developments in family law, legal professional development, and adult learning research relevant to MFL's training priorities. Requirements: 3+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional content design, or a related field — with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, structured written content. Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to write clearly for both practitioner and novice audiences. Strong understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, backward design, or equivalent), and competency-based training development. Experience conducting needs analyses and developing learning objectives that align to measurable outcomes. Ability to work independently, manage multiple content projects simultaneously, and produce complete deliverables on deadline. Comfort working with subject matter experts to extract, structure, and synthesize complex technical information into learning content. Preferred: Background in legal education, paralegal studies, or professional development within a law firm or legal services environment. Familiarity with family law concepts and multi-jurisdictional practice (experience in any of MFL's practice states is a plus). Experience developing scenario-based and simulation-style learning content for professional skills. Familiarity with LMS platforms and how content is organized and delivered in a digital learning environment. Experience with legal research tools or comfort rapidly developing working knowledge of unfamiliar legal subject matter. J.D. or paralegal certification, or equivalent legal professional experience. Benefits: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months.