Learning Specialist

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell, we believe that diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply for our Learning Specialist position. This position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations.

The Learning Specialist is responsible for the design and delivery of professional training programs including both technology and professional and productivity skills training. Essential job functions include:

• Design and execute engaging and interactive training programs using a variety of training methodologies, including classroom, distance, and online learning.
• Deliver training on specific technical skills, such as software applications, IT systems, and other technical tools.
• Facilitate sessions on communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and other essential soft skills.
• Demonstrate confidence and professionalism while facilitating training sessions and workshops to diverse audiences including lawyers and business professionals.
• Ability to create effective supporting course materials, including documentation, design documents, and eLearning materials.
• Demonstrate an ongoing willingness to learn about innovative learning solutions, learning delivery methods, and learning content.
• Work closely with subject matter experts, internal clients, and other stakeholder to ensure training content is relevant and up to date.
• Write precisely, converting complex information into simple, readable form.
• Project self-confidence, authority, and enthusiasm as well as master a fluid presentation in a classroom environment.
• Conduct consistent firm-wide new hire orientation training including, but not limited to, programming, curriculum, development, and communications as well as evaluation of information and material.
• Communicate verbally in a professional and effective manner.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Evaluate the need for training, continued training, and retraining as necessary.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

• 4‐year degree with major coursework in Training and Instructional Design or commensurate experience.
• 3-5 years experience as an instructional designer in a professional services environment.
• 3-5 years experience facilitating training programs in a classroom environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver professional presentations that engage and inform audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of training methodology.
• Ability to carry out the function of the position in a confidential manner.
• Ability to prioritize workflow and organize diverse material.
• Ability to perform effectively with moderate supervision and within established time limits and ongoing deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, including the ability to meet flexible time demands.
• Skilled Technical Areas:
• Microsoft 365 Applications (Advanced Knowledge)
• Instructional Design and Facilitation
• Windows 11
  

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

Compensation And Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $66,000 - $127,000
• State of Colorado: $61,000 - $109,000
• State of Illinois: $60,000 - $116,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $72,000 - $131,000
• State of Maryland: $64,000 - $98,000
• State of Massachusetts: $66,000 - $127,000
• State of Minnesota: $66,000 - $110,000
• State of New York: $62,000 - $134,000
• State of Washington: $64,000 - $122,000
• Washington, D.C.: $86,000 - $126,000
  
  

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.