Training Development Specialist - Rockford, IL
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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
- 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
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life/ADD
- Basic term life/ADD
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- An employer match of employee deferral for the 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Benefits
- Paid Sick/Vacation/Holiday
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive firm culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
