Training Development Specialist - Rockford, IL

Heyl Royster•Rockford, IL

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Heyl Royster is an accomplished regional Midwestern law firm with more than 100 lawyers and seven offices in Illinois (Peoria, Champaign, Chicago, Edwardsville, Rockford, and Springfield) and Missouri (St. Louis). This position can be based at any of our offices. We have a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and client service. We are committed to continuous learning and professional development to support our attorneys and staff in delivering the highest-quality legal services. Position Summary We are seeking a Training Development Specialist to work directly with the firm's Training Director to design, develop, and implement engaging training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff. This role plays a key part in supporting onboarding, compliance, professional skills development, and practice-specific training across the firm. The ideal candidate has experience in instructional design, adult learning, and professional services environments-preferably within a law firm or similarly regulated industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field
3+ years of experience in training development, instructional design, or learning & development
Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
Proficiency with LMS platforms, e-learning authoring tools, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint experience required)
Familiarity with Adobe Captivate and SCORM-formatted files
Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing CLE-accredited programs
Familiarity with legal technology training (e.g., document management systems, practice management software)
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Experience with hybrid and virtual learning environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver training programs for attorneys and staff, including onboarding, continuing education, compliance, and professional skills training
Conduct needs assessments in collaboration with training director, practice group leaders, Human Resources, and firm leadership
Create training materials such as curricula, presentations, e-learning modules, job aids, and facilitator guides
Assist with managing and maintaining the firm's learning management system (LMS), including tracking attendance and completion
Coordinate live training sessions, workshops, and external vendors or subject matter experts
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on feedback and data
Ensure training content aligns with firm policies, legal industry standards, and regulatory requirements
Stay current on adult learning trends, legal industry best practices, and learning technologies