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Manager of Training

March 2, 2026

Every day, people across Illinois are denied the basic rights to which they are entitled under the law simply because they can’t afford a lawyer. It’s our mission to change that.

PSLS is seeking an experienced, mission-driven trainer to fill the role of Manager of Training. This role reports to the Director of Human Resources and is responsible for facilitating and implementing training opportunities that ensure all staff at PSLS receive appropriate training to support their career progression and that meet the needs of the organization. The ideal candidate is able to maintain a broad view of the needs of the organization, is detail-oriented with a strong legal background, and is a process thinker. The work of the Manager of Training allows the organization to achieve its mission of providing equal access to justice and high-quality legal services to underserved communities by ensuring all staff is adequately trained to provide high-quality legal services and maintain integrity and efficiency in organizational operations.

Responsibilities
The Manager of Training is responsible for a combination of training development, implementation, and tracking. This position will include a wide variety of responsibilities, including:

  • Collaborate with PSLS department leads to create and implement training modules, including high-quality substantive legal training to be shared internally and/or externally for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit
  • Work with PSLS leadership to design, implement, and maintain an organizational training tracking system to ensure all staff at PSLS receive appropriate training to support their career progression, and that meets the needs of the organization
  • Maintain PSLS’ training materials, including monitoring and ensuring PSLS training materials are current on all changes in the law and regulations that affect PSLS and its work
  • Oversee all aspects of PSLS training events, including coordinating the scheduling, speakers, space, refreshments, technology, attendance, and any follow-up, such as providing certificates of attendance to participants
  • Create, implement, and track training evaluations to share with PSLS leadership and to guide continuous improvement
  • Coordinate PSLS staff involvement in all external training, including ensuring the registration and travel arrangements are completed

Salary and Benefits
The Manager of Training position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a competitive salary compared to similar organizations. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $98,078 annually, with increases based on relevant experience. Starting salary for the successful candidate will be determined based on prior relevant experience. PSLS is committed to providing an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees that includes:

  • Health insurance, including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 403b retirement plan, including employer contributions
  • Extensive training and education program
  • Flex scheduling and partial remote work available
  • PTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
  • Paid sick leave
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
  • 12 paid holidays

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Experience in the legal field required, legal aid experience preferred
  • Experience producing online video content is strongly preferred
  • Experience and passion for working with low-income and underserved populations

Application Details - Resumes accepted until positions are filled
Please indicate “Manager of Training” in the subject line and email a letter identifying your office preference and explaining your interest and experience, resume, and three references to careers@pslegal.org.

PSLS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a welcoming environment. We recruit, employ, pay, and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

The Organization
PSLS is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization that has served northern and central Illinois for 45 years, maintains 11 office locations, and has a staff of nearly 200 employees, including training and litigation staff with extensive experience. Our 36-county service area includes rural communities, suburban areas, and mid-size urban cities, which necessitates the development of diverse strategies, and we encourage our staff to cultivate and utilize creative approaches to reach and serve our client population. Employees of PSLS benefit from the expertise and community connections of their local office staff, along with robust program-wide resources. We strive to provide an array of services responsive to the needs of our clients. PSLS has excellent fiscal controls and upholds the highest rating from Charity Navigator and Guidestar. For more information regarding PSLS services and operations, please visit our website at https://pslegal.org.