Training Manager

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8787 State Street
Suite 201
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc.
Street address: 
8787 State Street
City: 
East Saint Louis
State: 
Illinois
ZIP: 
62203
Organization URL: 
https://lincolnlegal.org
Job type: 
Other
Position Description: 

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a Training Manager for its Administrative Office. Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois. We are committed to providing justice for those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and to make positive changes in the communities we serve.
Land of Lincoln seeks a dynamic individual to serve as the primary trainer and training facilitator for its law firm. Land of Lincoln has five regional offices, four satellite offices, and a hotline and a staff of 140+ attorneys, case workers, and support staff. It receives state, federal, foundation, and private funding. Its staff works with community organizations, social service agencies, and faith-based groups to deliver holistic legal services. The Training Manager will work with the Deputy Director for Program Operations and Director of Litigation and Advocacy.
Responsibilities include:
• Oversee orientation and training of new staff
• Develop annual training plans and manage training budget
• Design, plan and organize program-wide and cohort trainings
• Assess individual and program-wide training needs

Requirements: 

Qualifications:
• Admission to Illinois Bar or eligible for reciprocity
• Minimum of seven (7) years legal experience, legal aid experience a plus
• Experience developing, conducting and evaluating trainings for legal professionals and others
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills
• Highly motivated and demonstrably able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Commitment to social and racial justice
• Computer proficiency required

Special Working Conditions and Demands:
• Applicants must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and car insurance
• Applicants must have reliable home internet capable of supporting video conferencing

To apply: 

Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Weaver, Deputy Director, c/o:
[email protected]

Notes: 
Land of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, LBGTQIA+, and gender non-conforming applicants.
Salary range: 
$79,000+ with license (depending on experience)

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