American Bar Association Job Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Provides primary administrative support to the Communications and Publications Director, and the Membership and Marketing Manager
• Prioritizes and carries out concurrent assignments in the communications, publications, membership and marketing areas of Section activity, including creating materials, correspondence and forms, collecting information for new flyers and communications, performing membership database research and data entry and list management for membership, marketing and communications purposes
• Prepares direct mail membership solicitations, welcome letters, drop letters, and other mass mailings and e-mailings.

Requirements:

• A liberal arts education is highly desirable; experience in marketing, publications, journalism and/or communications a plus.
• Must be able to work both independently and as a team member
• Must be outgoing, personable, energized.
• Must possess highly developed written and oral communications skills, including impeccable spelling and grammar
• Must possess excellent organizational abilities, good judgment, and a professional demeanor to handle frequent contact with high level attorneys, judges and gov ernment officials
• Knowledge of HTML a plus
• Some travel may be required

The Member Services Coordinator supports the Division for Bar Services’ objective of enhancing the ABA’s relationship with state, local and special purpose bar associations and foundations by providing administrative support for membership organizations for bar association leaders and for efforts related to the planning and implementation of the ABA’s leadership training program for association officers. Responsibilities include member recordkeeping, registration functions, financial recordkeeping, and meeting planning.

Position requires:

• Travel 2-3 times per year with each instance lasting 3-6 days
• A candidate’s background should include 4-6 years of office work with at least 2 in an administrative capacity, high school degree, and post-high school coursework in business subjects
• Individual should have excellent word processing and database management skills, mathematical aptitude, good command of English grammar (written and spoken)
• A professional and courteous demeanor
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and exercise good judgment
• Experience in an association setting a huge plus

• The major responsibilities of the Data Specialist are to manage, assist in the development, provide support (technical and user) and maintain the ABA Quest web- based application that is critical to support the law school accreditation function of the Section. Provides Help Desk and customer service support for the system to both staff and law schools.
• Analyzes data, produces annual and periodic statistical reports used to create national law school accreditation information Updates data content and maintains data integrity. May be required to produce additional data reports upon special request.

Requirements:

• Candidates for the position should have excellent database management skills (preferably FoxPro or SQL), familiarity with computer programming concepts, strong orientation toward customer service, understanding of basic statistical concepts, experience in managing detailed projects. Ability to lead and develop process improvements. Effective interpersonal, communication, and customer relations skills to both internal and external constituents are necessary.
• Experience with document management systems a plus
• Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in a business or technology related field.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Information Systems as a developer and manager
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a manager and/or project manager with 5-10 team members
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, possibly with a CPM accreditation, and the ability to lead and develop staff
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to appropriately communicate with multiple levels of staff, from ABA management to end users.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS. Masters in CS or MIS, or an MBA with concentration in IS will be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct a team of 8-15 technical staff and manage projects from system acquisition through implementation and transition to operation.
• Work with key business unit leaders to identify opportunities to improve existing systems.
• Work with the CIO to update and expand the Information Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the Division's technology plans, including website, e-Newsletters, and e-mail recruitment pieces, as well as maintain the Divisiion’s email discussion lists using Listserv.
• Assist with any other technology related tasks for Division members and staff.
• Track and report statistics related to the Division's web site and email pieces.
• This position is a combination of technical, graphic design, editing, and content creation and management.
• This position requires someone who is well rounded, adaptable and a team player

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 or more years of work experience in Internet implementation, including experience in using the Web to implement business strategies
• Essential tech/software skills include: Dreamweaver (should be able to read and work in HTML code; CSS is also important), Photoshop, and MS Office Suite
• Other important technical skills include understanding of web metrics (statistics) and basic search engine optimization
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with LISTSERV, Maestro software, Acrobat Professional, Illustrator, and page layout software like INDesign and Publisher
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with acute attention to detail

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with concentration in Computer Science.
  MS degree will be an advantage.
• 5 years experience in LAN/WAN administration in an enterprise environment.
• Team lead or supervisory experience leading a technical team
• Candidates will be able to prioritize multiple concurrent projects and demands

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise 2-5 developers and analysts
• Develop project plans for 10 or more technology projects each year
• Define and manage these projects using established project management techniques
• Work directly with senior ABA staff designated by Senior Managers as Project Leaders to define project scope and goals and deliver results

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with concentration in Computer Science.
  MS degree will be an advantage.
• 5 years experience in LAN/WAN administration in an enterprise environment
• Team lead or supervisory experience leading a technical team
• Candidates will be able to prioritize multiple concurrent projects and demands

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the Network/Unix Admin Team
• Install layer 1, 2, 3 switchgear, rack, power and patch
• Program routing scheme i.e.: RIP II/OSPF, etc.
• Install monitoring software
• Review software and hardware revisions from systems
• Review current security patch status for all switches
• Monitoring UPS systems and preventive maintenance thereto
• Keep manager of Network Infrastructure informed of data switch issues
• Ensure ABA’s change control procedures are followed exactly

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with concentration in Computer Science.
• MS degree will be an advantage.
• 2-5 years experience in Unix systems administration, specifically Sun Solaris
• Candidates will be able to prioritize multiple concurrent projects and demands.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain Windows servers within the ABA infrastructure
• Identify and correct server performance problems
• Identify and recommend changes to Windows server configurations
• Identify and coordinate patching of Windows servers
• Monitor and improve Windows system performance with emphasis on production environments that include outside services and Windows internal servers.

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with concentration in Computer Science.
• MS degree will be an advantage.
• 2-5 years experience in Unix systems administration, specifically Sun Solaris
• Candidates will be able to prioritize multiple concurrent projects and demands.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain Unix servers within the ABA infrastructure
• Identify and correct server performance problems
• Identify and recommend changes to Unix server configurations
• Identify and coordinate patching of Unix servers
• Monitor and improve Unix system performance with emphasis on production environments that include outside services and Windows internal servers.

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with concentration in MIS or Computer Science, a master’s degree will be an advantage.
• No experience necessary, but 1-2 years experience in a similar position will be an advantage
• Candidates will have strong business analysis skills.
• Candidates will be able to prioritize multiple concurrent projects and demands
• Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be able to communicate with all levels of ABA staff
• Candidates will have strong interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with concentration in MIS or Computer Science, a master’s degree will be an advantage.
• No experience necessary, but 1-2 years experience in a similar position will be an advantage
• Candidates will have strong business analysis skills.
• Candidates will be able to prioritize multiple concurrent projects and demands
• Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be able to communicate with all levels of ABA staff
• Candidates will have strong interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Become an expert on ABA applications and provide support to ABA operating staff
• Work with ABA operating staff to implement new applications or upgrade existing applications
• Perform analysis tasks on projects including evaluating applications and comparing applications to ABA business needs
• Evaluate applications in terms of functionality and compare to ABA needs
• Gather information on, analyze, and report on technical issues/questions

The Technology Communications Specialist (TCS) will oversee the development and implementation of the Section’s long-range technology plans. This includes Web site development, maintenance, and marketing to raise awareness of the Section Web site among members, potential members, and the public. This individual must be current on the latest developments in technology to ensure that the Section stays abreast as technology progresses.

One of the primary responsibilities of the TCS is to enhance the overall Web site, ensuring that it is attractive, efficient and user-friendly. The TCS is also responsible for developing innovative approaches to marketing Section activities, products and services. The TCS will work closely with the Section Secretary and Communications Officer, Technology Resources Committee Chair, and other Section leadership on developing and assembling substantive content for the Web site and provide support for technology projects. The TCS will act as a consultant to the Section leadership, members, and staff regarding ABA web site policy and development procedures, therefore, good and communications and interpersonal skills are essential.

This individual will serve as the key contact for all questions pertaining to the Section’s Web site and other electronic communications needs of the Section. Candidate should have proven organizational skills, ability to work with concurrent deadlines, ability to analyze complex situations and develop systems to effectively manage them.

Technical Experience and Requirements: B.S. in Computer Science or related discipline plus one year of information technology or web design experience. Experience with HTML; Listserv; Cold Fusion; Java; XML; Dreamweaver (or other HTML-editor); TeamSite or other content management software; Adobe Photoshop; Verity; and relational databases (Oracle). Experience with graphics design very desirable—traditional design skills, including composition, grid systems and page/graphic optimization. Experience with C++ or similar language, network programming is desirable but not required. Portfolio of examples, URL(s), or online portfolio of your work will be required at the interview.

The Information Architect/Usability Analyst will be responsible for evolving site development initiatives that connect users to content and features on the American Bar Association’s website. Establishing usability standards and practices will be central to this position, in addition to acting as an advocate for sound user experience principles with other web production groups within the ABA. The ideal candidate for this role with be versed in both interaction and visual design, and will have the capabilities to bridge the gap between user requirements and real world development.

Requirements: Results-oriented, detail-oriented individual with at least 4+ years of online, web design experience. Thorough understanding of web technologies and trends, usability techniques, and best of breed interface solutions. Ability to translate product requirements into usable assets for the development team. A good understanding of Flash, AJAX and DHTML. Experience in conducting usability studies and translating the findings into actionable recommendations. Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently.
Experience in setting up and working within a user-centered design process.

The Program, Events and Data Manager provides management, administrative, substantive and budgetary support to the Standing Committees on Lawyer Referral and Information Service, Lawyers’ Professional Liability, and Legal Assistance for Military Personnel. The individual will be responsible for overseeing financial functions of the committees; serving as the lead logistical person for the three Committees’ conferences, CLE events and awards programs; other meeting management; and developing and implementing programming, marketing, publications and organizational processes.

Requirements:
BA or BS degree; ability to write effectively for a wide range of audiences and a minimum of five years experience in complex meeting planning and educational program development, management and marketing, including writing, editing and graphical design of web and print-based newsletters, promotional and collateral educational materials, arranging for creative and print services and dealing with the hotel and convention management industry. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of desktop publishing applications, Excel and Word, and previous experience with TIMSS or other similar association management software. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of and skill in the use of Microsoft Access. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills are necessary. Judgment, tact, diplomacy, initiative and attention to detail must be superior. The ability to work well under simultaneous projects is essential.

Meeting Services Manager manages the Section’s planning and execution of quarterly member meetings and CLE conferences throughout the year, including coordination with member leadership, site reviews, meeting planning, CLE accreditation, registration, and on-site management. This manager will coordinate closely with LPM’s marketing and member services unit to promote Section programs and attract members and guests to Section events. He/she also will have significant contact with members, Section leadership and Core Group leaders, and outside vendors. Travel to Section meetings and activities is required 4-5 times per year, along with 2 or more site visits each year to research future meeting locations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in tourism, event planning, or business administration, experience with membership associations, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should have four to six years of professional experience with an emphasis on association program planning. The CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) designation is preferred, but not required. Project management and supervisory skills are essential, as the candidate should expect to exercise initiative on program develoment and supervise one or more staff members. Fluency/proficiency in the use of technology to reach the Section’s constituency is a distinct plus.

Section Membership Development Manager

The Section Membership Development Manager increases Section, Division, and Forum membership among current American Bar Association members. The Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of section membership initiatives, including:

• Managing database-marketing campaigns from beginning to end including identifying target audiences, pulling lists, developing and/or editing collateral, working with marketing agency and other vendors, and analyzing results
• Acting as a marketing consultant to 32 sections and other ABA entities, educating staff on successful recruitment and retention strategies
• Preparing section activity analysis and reporting.
• Developing comprehensive section membership strategy and annual tactical plans with Asst. Director, Section Membership Development
• On-going implementation of the Strategic Plan for Membership Growth.
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REQUIREMENTS: Three to five years of direct marketing experience; Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing or communications; strong analytical and quantitative skills; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; and the ability to master new technology.

The Membership and Marketing Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and management of a comprehensive marketing and membership program for the Section. The individual will work with the Communications and Publications Director to support the section’s strategic plan through a variety of marketing and membership strategies. The position is tasked with increasing section membership and strengthening the section’s membership retention, and developing new marketing approaches and tactics to generate maximum revenue and wide distribution, while minimizing costs. This position supervises and coordinates activities to market all Section programs, products and services, including membership development, publications, programs, related materials and sponsorships. This position is also responsible for development and integration of the Section website content and related technology as it relates to membership and marketing strategies.

The successful candidate will have 3-4 years experience in progressively responsible marketing and membership positions with a proven track record; preferably with non-profit organizations/associations. A Bachelor of Arts degree, or degree in marketing, communications or related field is required.

The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing an extensive marketing outreach program of approximately 12 in-person and 60 distance learning continuing legal education programs and related products. Responsibilities include overseeing the production of brochures and other marketing pieces, e.g., flyers, e-mail promotion, newsletters, etc. This position is also responsible for the outreach to non-ABA entities for either direct marketing and or electronic collaboration. This position is also responsible for website and calendar posting and assisting in the design of the Center’s overall marketing of services and products. Travel is required approximately 4 times per year.

The successful candidate will have a college degree with an emphasis on marketing, public relations and communications. A minimum of 3-5 years of direct mail, e-mail and web marketing, including experience with meta data and search engines. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills; proofreading and copy-editing skills a must. Familiarity with design and image-editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

MARKETING PLANNING AND RESEARCH

• Directs the overall publishing program marketing strategy for maximum revenue and growth, and minimum financial risk.
• Identifies primary markets and component segments to target promotions effectively.
• Analyzes previous product campaigns to measure marketing effectiveness.
• Researches availability of outside lists and advertising media to determine most effective means of reaching market segments.
• Consults with Section publishing committees, authors, and other authorities to pool ideas and narrow markets.

MARKETING DESIGN

• Creates, designs, and directs cost­effective marketing campaigns and strategies for each new product.
• Determines appropriate promotional medium/media, balancing cost and reach.
• Designs and implements methods to test audiences in uncertain markets to ensure most effective use of Section funds.
• Creates special promotional packages and offers to enhance marketability of products.
• Determines effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Creates and implements methods to ensure continuing promotion of and, therefore, continuing revenues from earlier titles.
• Develops and implements promotions to small, highly specialized audiences.

MARKETING IMPLEMENTATION

• Determines, identifies, and obtains appropriate in-house and outside mailing lists
• Customizes mailing lists from outside sources
• Responsible for creation of copy for direct mail brochures, flyers, letters, catalogs and email promotions
• Consults with authors and other authorities to check accuracy of copy, confirm marketing approach, develop special promotional contacts
• Determines most effective format for promotional materials
• Designs response vehicle to ensure accurate, trouble-free fulfillment
• Supervises final design of all promotional material
• Sets print runs, and monitors production of direct mail material
• Coordinates the efficient mailing of promotional materials with various ABA entities, including the mailroom, order fulfillment, and production services
• Write “news” article about ABA publication programs to achieve marketing objectives
• Analyzes returns from test mailings and evaluates potential for further dollar investment in direct mail promotion

LONG RANGE PLANNING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Develops and recommends long range publishing and marketing plans to produce continuous revenues and maximum growth for Section publication and new product programs.
• Recommends topics, authors, scope, content and approaches for new titles to ensure profitability and the promotion of Section objectives.
• Researches competing titles in print and monitors activities of competing publishers to remain competitive in pricing, formats, and subject matter.
• Assesses project proposals and manuscripts for marketability.
• Determines the format and packaging of new products to maximize their marketability and appeal.
• Recommends titles for all new publications
• Contracts for and supervises preparation of cover designs.
• Keeps informed of Section activities and priorities to generate new product ideas, to gather data for market planning, and to ensure credibility of the program.
• Stays abreast of developments in the field of direct response marketing to improve marketing efforts, including techniques for measuring and testing, creative approaches, FTC and postal regulations.

PRICING AND DISTRIBUTION

• Manages expanded efforts to promote products at the state and local bar levels, working through the bar associations and with the ABA Bar Services Division.
• Develops a strategy for increased bookstore and online bookstore sales, working with our current distributor.
• Sets price of product, based on production cost, expected market demand, and price sensitivity of market
• Sets print runs for each product.
• Sets discount structures for each product.
• Locates and negotiates with outside organizations to act as secondary distributors.
• Creates special promotions, with discount structures for bulk orders, to faculty and law schools.
• Creates discount incentives aimed at CLE organizations for use of books as program materials or for resale.

BUDGETING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING

• Prepares annual book publishing budget.
• Develops the marketing budgets for individual publishing products.
• Tracks expenses and revenues for all titles to determine impact on budget.
• Prepares regular sales histories and sales reports for Section products to determine success of program.
• Analyzes sales and financial data for Section committees, officers, and staff to identify effectiveness of marketing efforts and develop future plans.
• Monitors inventory; recommends reprinting budgets to Section officers, and administers reprinting of active titles.
• Recommends revision of out­of­date titles or removal from inventory.

SUPPLEMENTARY MARKETING -­­ SPACE ADVERTISING OF PRODUCTS

• Selects appropriate media for space advertising.
• Creates ads, supervises design and production, ensures timely insertions and analyzes results and profitability.
• Negotiates discounts or special rate structures for space in specialty magazines/newsletters.
• Researches and implements advertising opportunities on the Internet.
• Prepares press releases for each new product, coordinates pr distribution with ABA media affairs dept., and follows up on media inquiries.

SUPPLEMENTARY MARKETING -­­ PUBLICITY FOR PRODUCTS

• Identifies likely review media and reviewers and supervises the mailing of review copies.
• Contracts with outside vendors to have books exhibited at legal and professional conferences.
• Coordinates the display and availability of product promotional materials with Section staff at ABA and Section conventions, meetings, and educational programs.

POLICY

• Develops policies related to publishing procedures and marketing management, including discount structures and distribution.
• Enforces publishing policies as adopted by the Section publications boards.
• Advises authors and board members of general ABA policy regarding publishing.

ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLICATION PROGRAMS

• Calculates author royalties and administers payments.
• Attends appropriate meetings of Councils and committees.
• Presents reports and proposals as necessary
• Trains volunteer board members and staff about publishing and marketing procedures and develops training materials
• Develops and monitors administrative systems to ensure timely and effective marketing campaigns.
• Develops customer policies and prepares customer communications as required to support marketing programs.
• Handles other special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.A./B.S. degree with emphasis on Writing, Business Management, and/or Marketing, required along with graduate work and/or advanced training in business management, marketing, or publishing.
• Minimum of five years background in book development and marketing, with an emphasis on direct mail experience and titles for adult or professional audiences.
• Excellent oral skills with experience in client or public presentations required.
• Proven direct mail copywriting and print production experience.
• Ability to work and think as a team player.
• Proven organizational abilities, with ability to monitor and set priorities for numerous projects.
• High level of creativity in problem-solving, negotiating, and developing new business techniques and approaches.
• Hands­on experience with word­processing and spreadsheet software.
• Experience working in an association, professional service firm, or with volunteers.
• Understanding of the legal profession and legal issues (substantive and practical).

MARKETING PLANNING AND RESEARCH

• Directs the overall publishing program marketing strategy for maximum revenue and growth, and minimum financial risk.
• Identifies primary markets and component segments to target promotions effectively.
• Analyzes previous product campaigns to measure marketing effectiveness.
• Researches availability of outside lists and advertising media to determine most effective means of reaching market segments.
• Consults with Section publishing committees, authors, and other authorities to pool ideas and narrow markets.

MARKETING DESIGN

• Creates, designs, and directs cost­effective marketing campaigns and strategies for each new product.
• Determines appropriate promotional medium/media, balancing cost and reach.
• Designs and implements methods to test audiences in uncertain markets to ensure most effective use of Section funds.
• Creates special promotional packages and offers to enhance marketability of products.
• Determines effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Creates and implements methods to ensure continuing promotion of and, therefore, continuing revenues from earlier titles.
• Develops and implements promotions to small, highly specialized audiences.

MARKETING IMPLEMENTATION

• Determines, identifies, and obtains appropriate in-house and outside mailing lists
• Customizes mailing lists from outside sources
• Responsible for creation of copy for direct mail brochures, flyers, letters, catalogs and email promotions
• Consults with authors and other authorities to check accuracy of copy, confirm marketing approach, develop special promotional contacts
• Determines most effective format for promotional materials
• Designs response vehicle to ensure accurate, trouble-free fulfillment
• Supervises final design of all promotional material
• Sets print runs, and monitors production of direct mail material
• Coordinates the efficient mailing of promotional materials with various ABA entities, including the mailroom, order fulfillment, and production services
• Write “news” article about ABA publication programs to achieve marketing objectives
• Analyzes returns from test mailings and evaluates potential for further dollar investment in direct mail promotion

LONG RANGE PLANNING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Develops and recommends long range publishing and marketing plans to produce continuous revenues and maximum growth for Section publication and new product programs.
• Recommends topics, authors, scope, content and approaches for new titles to ensure profitability and the promotion of Section objectives.
• Researches competing titles in print and monitors activities of competing publishers to remain competitive in pricing, formats, and subject matter.
• Assesses project proposals and manuscripts for marketability.
• Determines the format and packaging of new products to maximize their marketability and appeal.
• Recommends titles for all new publications
• Contracts for and supervises preparation of cover designs.
• Keeps informed of Section activities and priorities to generate new product ideas, to gather data for market planning, and to ensure credibility of the program.
• Stays abreast of developments in the field of direct response marketing to improve marketing efforts, including techniques for measuring and testing, creative approaches, FTC and postal regulations.

PRICING AND DISTRIBUTION

• Manages expanded efforts to promote products at the state and local bar levels, working through the bar associations and with the ABA Bar Services Division.
• Develops a strategy for increased bookstore and online bookstore sales, working with our current distributor.
• Sets price of product, based on production cost, expected market demand, and price sensitivity of market
• Sets print runs for each product.
• Sets discount structures for each product.
• Locates and negotiates with outside organizations to act as secondary distributors.
• Creates special promotions, with discount structures for bulk orders, to faculty and law schools.
• Creates discount incentives aimed at CLE organizations for use of books as program materials or for resale.

BUDGETING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING

• Prepares annual book publishing budget.
• Develops the marketing budgets for individual publishing products.
• Tracks expenses and revenues for all titles to determine impact on budget.
• Prepares regular sales histories and sales reports for Section products to determine success of program.
• Analyzes sales and financial data for Section committees, officers, and staff to identify effectiveness of marketing efforts and develop future plans.
• Monitors inventory; recommends reprinting budgets to Section officers, and administers reprinting of active titles.
• Recommends revision of out­of­date titles or removal from inventory.

SUPPLEMENTARY MARKETING -­­ SPACE ADVERTISING OF PRODUCTS

• Selects appropriate media for space advertising.
• Creates ads, supervises design and production, ensures timely insertions and analyzes results and profitability.
• Negotiates discounts or special rate structures for space in specialty magazines/newsletters.
• Researches and implements advertising opportunities on the Internet.
• Prepares press releases for each new product, coordinates pr distribution with ABA media affairs dept., and follows up on media inquiries.

SUPPLEMENTARY MARKETING -­­ PUBLICITY FOR PRODUCTS

• Identifies likely review media and reviewers and supervises the mailing of review copies.
• Contracts with outside vendors to have books exhibited at legal and professional conferences.
• Coordinates the display and availability of product promotional materials with Section staff at ABA and Section conventions, meetings, and educational programs.

POLICY

• Develops policies related to publishing procedures and marketing management, including discount structures and distribution.
• Enforces publishing policies as adopted by the Section publications boards.
• Advises authors and board members of general ABA policy regarding publishing.

ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLICATION PROGRAMS

• Calculates author royalties and administers payments.
• Attends appropriate meetings of Councils and committees.
• Presents reports and proposals as necessary
• Trains volunteer board members and staff about publishing and marketing procedures and develops training materials
• Develops and monitors administrative systems to ensure timely and effective marketing campaigns.
• Develops customer policies and prepares customer communications as required to support marketing programs.
• Handles other special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.A./B.S. degree with emphasis on Writing, Business Management, and/or Marketing, required along with graduate work and/or advanced training in business management, marketing, or publishing.
• Minimum of five years background in book development and marketing, with an emphasis on direct mail experience and titles for adult or professional audiences.
• Excellent oral skills with experience in client or public presentations required.
• Proven direct mail copywriting and print production experience.
• Ability to work and think as a team player.
• Proven organizational abilities, with ability to monitor and set priorities for numerous projects.
• High level of creativity in problem-solving, negotiating, and developing new business techniques and approaches.
• Hands­on experience with word­processing and spreadsheet software.
• Experience working in an association, professional service firm, or with volunteers.
• Understanding of the legal profession and legal issues (substantive and practical).

This important and highly visible position is responsible for using periodic face-to-face sales calls and other contact methods to acquire new and maintain current relationships with managing partners, ABA leaders, and other important decision makers at 2000+ law firms, numerous government and corporate-counsel offices, and other legal and corporate entities. His or her goal is to increase the number of ABA memberships at larger Group clients, acquire new clients, and increase ABA dues and non-dues revenue. Sales calls on large law firms will be made with current/ former ABA presidents and other prominent ABA leaders, as well as with the Executive Director and other key staff. This person will have responsibility for:

• Retention of current larger group clients
• Recruitment of new members/ “Selling Deeper” to current clients
• Recruitment of new large clients/ Acquisition activities
• Recruitment of new types of clients/ Entering New Markets
• Product Development assistance/ advocacy
• Negotiating pricing (working with the Board of Governors’ Pricing Strategy Advisory Group and key staff)
• Competitive Marketplace expertise
• Strategic Planning assistance
• Creating/ managing/ staffing a periodic Managing Partner Roundtable/ “President’s Council”
• Overseeing the training of new members
• Coaching of the junior Group Billing salesperson

This position requires significant expertise in business-to-business sales, as well as an understanding of the needs of individual lawyers and lawyer groups of various types (firms, government offices, law-school faculty, etc.). He or she must be able to identify opportunities and to assess the potential of prospects. Must be able to motivate others within the Membership & Marketing Division and throughout the ABA (including those in several functional areas and volunteers); excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal/ diplomacy skills are a must to establish effective working relationships with ABA staff in several functional areas, members (including ABA leaders), and important prospects and clients.

Other necessary skills and abilities include self confidence and self direction, personal charisma, the ability to think on one’s feet, the ability to quickly provide creative solutions to problems/opportunities, and the ability to bring strategic, long-term thinking to the department while being able to implement sales tactics on a day-to-day basis. Other skills required include organizational, time management, and ability to train groups of members at firms or offices. This person must be able to create his or her own prospect lists and maintain ongoing prospect files, as well as to conduct analyses and create pricing for prospects and current clients, with a minimum of administrative support. A responsible and professional demeanor is key. The ability to manage a fairly extensive travel schedule and to use limited travel dollars wisely is key as well.

Minimum educational requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or business management. A legal degree or some law school education is a plus.

Minimum experiential requirements include at least five to seven years of sales experience, with experience in face-to-face sales and cold calling of decision makers.

The Technology & Communications Manager manages or influences all aspects of the Section’s use of technology to deliver communications and services to 20,000+ members and customers. He/she coordinates the collection and publication of content for the Section’s primary and project-specific Web sites, including developing pages for periodicals, the LPM book publishing program, CLE and business meetings, and ABA TECHSHOW. He/she serves as production editor of Law Practice Today, the Section Webzine, and coordinates all electronic communications for the Section. This manager will serve as the primary point of contact for Section technology needs and priorities, and will direct strategic improvements in the Section’s use of technology. He/she will interact regularly with other ABA departments, including Interactive Services and Information Systems. He/she also will have significant contact with members, Section leadership and Core Group leaders, and outside vendors. Travel to Section meetings and activities is required 2-5 times per year.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in information systems, business, or marketing; strong marketing experience with membership associations; and excellent written and verbal communications skills, including editing skills. Candidates should have three to six years of professional experience with an emphasis on web design and electronic communications. The candidate should expect to exercise initiative on marketing and membership campaigns, under the direction of the Associate Director. Fluency/proficiency in the use of technology to reach the Section’s constituency is essential, including significant skill with HTML; the use of design and publishing tools such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and TeamSite; web design for multiple platforms; L-Soft LISTSERV™, and business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities, meet deadlines under pressure, and work with minimal direction is essential.

The Assistant Director's primary responsibility is to lead and manage the staff responsible for the Section-wide programming and membership efforts. In the Director's absence, the Assistant Director serves as the principle contact for leadership, members and staff.

The Assistant Director directs special projects undertaken at the Section level such as the Annual Section Sponsors program and event sponsorship opportunities as well the implementation of the Section’s strategic plan and communications plan. Provides executive direction and staff support to the Section Council and Officers in the specific areas of program development, event management, membership initiatives, and sponsorship development. Responsible for all-phases and levels of budgeting, planning and execution of all Section event-related activity, including but not limited to Section and ABA governance meetings and conferences, regional and special topics programs and the Section’s Quick Teleconferences. Manages the Section’s membership recruitment, retention, and recognition campaigns.

Candidate must have a college degree with four-six years of progressively responsible supervisory and management experience in an association, corporation, or university environment in the areas of program development, marketing, meeting planning, and budget development and management. Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work under pressure on multiple assignments, set priorities for self and others, and to meet frequent deadlines. Outstanding communication skills, human relations skills, tact, and professional demeanor are essential. Must be available to travel 8-10 times per year.

The Member Services Coordinator supports the Division for Bar Services’ objective of enhancing the ABA’s relationship with state, local and special purpose bar associations and foundations by providing administrative support for membership organizations for bar association leaders and for efforts related to the planning and implementation of the ABA’s leadership training program for association officers. Responsibilities include member recordkeeping, registration functions, financial recordkeeping, and meeting planning.

Position requires:

• Travel 2-3 times per year with each instance lasting 3-6 days
• A candidate’s background should include 4-6 years of office work with at least 2 in an administrative capacity, high school degree, and post-high school coursework in business subjects
• Individual should have excellent word processing and database management skills, mathematical aptitude, good command of English grammar (written and spoken)
• A professional and courteous demeanor
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and exercise good judgment
• Experience in an association setting a huge plus

The Section Administrative Assistant provides primary administrative and secretarial support to the Section Director and to other staff as needed with special projects initiated by the Section’s Council and committees. This position also supports leadership meetings, membership initiatives, foundation fundraising, fellowship and award programs, leadership appointments, membership recruitment and retention, committee activities and publications initiatives.

Requirements:

• Excellent oral communication skills and a professional demeanor are necessary to work effectively with other Section staff, Section leadership, members and the public
• Strong word processing, proofreading and typing skills are also necessary

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice on US Postal Service regulations in a non-profit environment and serves as liaison between commercial mailers, pre-sort service providers, air/ground courier, and express services, printers and ABA staff
• Manages all department activities related to mail processing services for incoming and outgoing mail providing guidance to DC and Chicago offices.
• Department budget development and management including expense control for Mail Services unit and management of $4 million in permit dollars

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10-15 years previous mail management experience
• Extensive knowledge of US Postal Services regulations in a non-profit environment including restricted postal class restrictions including Publications Mailed at the Periodicals Rate
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills
• Advanced level Microsoft Office suite and automated purchasing and mailing equipment skills required for internal tracking and allocation

Leadership accountabilities and business requirements for the Director of Book Publishing:

• Lead, manage, and support the 20 publishing professionals in the Book Publishing Department
• Lead the planning and growth of new product development, marketing strategies, and distribution agreements to spur non dues revenue and profitability growth for the Association’s Book publishing enterprise
• Communicate with ABA members, staff and member leaders, and member groups to assess member and market publishing needs, to share the Association’s publishing plans and successes, and to identify ways to deliver greater value to ABA members
• Prepare budgets, revenue forecasts, and financial reports capturing non dues revenue progress and expansion; manage budgets exceeding $3,000,000 and revenues exceeding $12,000,000
• Work in a team with the Director of ABA Publishing and other publishing managers to develop overall publishing strategy, strategic goals, and integration of content
• Help lead and develop a comprehensive and substantial electronic and web-based publishing presence for the Association
• Help lead and develop growth of the Association’s e-commerce position

Requirements:

• Ten years of publishing experience, with three or more years of publishing management experience preferred
• Law degree required
• Knowledge of product development, electronic publishing, marketing, budgeting, process improvement and forecasting
• Ability to motivate, develop, and lead a highly skilled, professional publishing staff
• Strong aptitude for developing new business
• Strong aptitude for negotiation, team building, and teamwork

Provides executive management and direction for the 70,000+ member Section of Litigation, and its staff of 21, plus four part-time project directors. Provides advice and counsel to Section leaders; contributes policy expertise, procedural guidance, programmatic and marketing recommendations on a wide range of issues concerning the development of better techniques to assist litigator to provide great legal service to clients.

Advanced degree preferred with some business concentration. Candidate must have 12-15 years of significant management, preferably association management, experience in positions requiring highly developed professional analysis, supervisory, budgeting, and policy-making skills and exercising excellent judgment, problem solving and project management. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate a professional, creative and engaged staff, and the ability to work effectively with executive level professionals is essential. Outstanding written and oral communications skills and interpersonal skills must be demonstrated.

Duties:
The Associate Director researches, designs and produces professional development and continuing legal education (CLE) programs and products focused on the Health Law subject through the ABA Center for CLE to provide Members, Non-Members and the legal community at large with the quality education needed to establish and maintain high standards of practice, and to fulfill state bar requirements for CLE.

He/she researches, identifies, develop topics, faculty, works with the ABA-CLE and Health Law Section staff to match and deliver the Health Law content from traditional formats to new delivery vehicles, and assists with content for new marketing innovations.

He/she directs the development and implementation of special Health Law related projects as assigned by the CLE Deputy, CLE Director and/or the Health Law Section Director. The successful candidate serves as an ABA-CLE liaison, acts as a consultant to the Health Law Section and other ABA entities, CLE Committees and Boards focused on Health Law.

Requirements:

• Law Degree required with emphasis on Health Law
• Meaningful experience in Health Law coupled with curriculum development or continuing education program production required
• Familiarity with association work and experience with not-for-profit organizations and the legal profession
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to Travel

This position provides legal and substantive support to the Commission on IOLTA and its projects, and provides counsel, research support and analysis for the ABA Resource Center for Access to Justice Initiatives. The position serves as a source of substantive/legal expertise on IOLTA, operating the ABA Clearinghouse on IOLTA, overseeing the collection of detailed operational information about state IOLTA programs in an extensive database and providing technical assistance to IOLTA program directors, bar leaders, supreme courts, legislatures, media and others. The position also serves as the primary point of contact between the Commission and the National Association of IOLTA programs regarding their jointly sponsored IOLTA.org Web site. The position also serves the Resource Center for Access to Justice Initiatives by writing and producing reports, charts, and other materials; develops and maintains a web-based resource library; maintains a database of key contacts; participates in substantive discussions on and manages e-mail list serves; and provides planning and support for national and regional meetings of state Access to Justice Commissions.

This position requires a J.D. Candidates should also have three to five years of experience as staff at a bar association, legal services program or other public­service organization operating in the legal arena. This experience should include collecting, analyzing, organizing and distributing information to constituents and others. Experience should also demonstrate strong oral and written communications skills, as well as sound judgment, tact and strong interpersonal skills. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to effectively and diplomatically work with external constituents, other employees and consultants .

This position writes for, edits and coordinates the publication of the quarterly Dialogue magazine. This includes research to discover story ideas, preparation of articles, support and guidance to volunteer supervising editors or editorial boards of committees sponsoring the publication; and supervision of design, layout and production tasks. This position is also responsible for management, development and general strategy of the Legal Services website as well as additional online initiatives for the 11 committees within the Division for Legal Services. It is responsible for developing and implementing Division-wide strategies for data collection, storage updating/maintenance and web/print dissemination for information on over 2,000 local public service agencies served through the Division. This position directly supervises one employee who designs and produces Dialogue and other Division newsletters, brochures and other publications and assists in web production tasks, and indirectly supervises the Division Administrator who performs administrative tasks associated with the printing and distribution of Dialogue magazine.

A bachelor's degree is required, along with strong writing, web development, and management skills. Familiarity with the legal profession is preferred. Significant experience or college/graduate-level coursework in writing and editing is required. The position also requires significant experience and/or coursework in data/database development and administration, and in designing and producing web pages. This includes the ability to use web editing tools such as Dreamweaver and to write and edit HTML, Cold Fusion, JavaScript, CSS and related code. Experience is also required in use of database applications such as Access and Oracle. Experience in use of desktop publishing tools, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat is strongly preferred.

Under the supervision of the staff counsel, the position provides support for the Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services and its mission to increase access to legal service for those of moderate incomes. The Analyst collects, gathers, interprets and applies research from all sources to the delivery of personal, civil legal services. The Analyst also identifies, assesses and disseminates information about model programs using innovative ways to bring affordable legal services to those of modest and moderate means.

A law degree or similar legal training or knowledge is preferred (e.g. law librarians, individuals with experience in managing law-related programs or initiatives). At minimum, the position requires a BA or BS degree. Candidates must have the ability to write effectively for a wide variety of audiences; experience in writing and editing of web and print-based newsletters, reports or similar materials; demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word. Familiarity with social science research is desirable. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communications, and interpersonal skills are necessary. Judgment, tact, diplomacy, initiative and attention to detail must be superior. The ability to work well under pressure on simultaneous projects is essential.

The Section of Litigation’s associate editor has primary responsibility for 7 section periodicals and their websites. Responsibilities include editorial board management; editorial planning; working with designers on layout: scheduling; budgeting; copyediting; proofreading; and supervision of freelance editors. The position assists the managing editors in planning and hosting an annual Editors’ Symposium and editors’ workshops X throughout the year.

Requirements include a minimum of three years experience in print periodicals editing and production, word processing skill and some familiarity with Excel. Must possess excellent written and oral skills; talent for teamwork; high level of problem-solving ability; and commitment to efficient time management and deadlines.

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in English, journalism, humanities or social sciences required; some familiarity with electronic publishing helpful; association experience and/or experience in legal setting helpful.

The Program, Events and Data Manager provides management, administrative, substantive and budgetary support to the Standing Committees on Lawyer Referral and Information Service, Lawyers’ Professional Liability, and Legal Assistance for Military Personnel. The individual will be responsible for overseeing financial functions of the committees; serving as the lead logistical person for the three Committees’ conferences, CLE events and awards programs; other meeting management; and developing and implementing programming, marketing, publications and organizational processes.

Requirements:
BA or BS degree; ability to write effectively for a wide range of audiences and a minimum of five years experience in complex meeting planning and educational program development, management and marketing, including writing, editing and graphical design of web and print-based newsletters, promotional and collateral educational materials, arranging for creative and print services and dealing with the hotel and convention management industry. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of desktop publishing applications, Excel and Word, and previous experience with TIMSS or other similar association management software. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of and skill in the use of Microsoft Access. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills are necessary. Judgment, tact, diplomacy, initiative and attention to detail must be superior. The ability to work well under simultaneous projects is essential.

The ABA Journal, the nation’s leading legal affairs magazine, is seeking an experienced legal affairs reporter to cover legal technology.

Published monthly by the American Bar Association, the award-winning magazine is read by more than half the nation’s 1.1 million lawyers. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. We’ve recently revamped our web site, ABAJournal.com, to provide legal news continuously updated every business day, a directory of more than 1,700 blogs written by attorneys, and a complete archive of the magazine.

This reporting position covers legal technology issues in a monthly column and several feature stories per year. Experience covering the technology that lawyers use is crucial. The job also provides opportunities to cover non-tech legal subjects. A history of deadline dependability is a must. Experience providing additional information online that provides context and depth to a printed story, or that uses the technology of the web to tell stories in alternative ways, is desirable.

This position is located in our Chicago newsroom. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The ABA is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and values diversity. Salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Benefits are competitive.

Send a cover letter, resume, clips and your current salary (which is required) to ABAJournalJobs@gmail.com. Put “Legal Affairs Writer (Technology)” in the subject line. No paper applications will be accepted. The deadline for applications is April 28, 2008.

The ABA Journal, the nation’s leading legal affairs magazine, is seeking an experienced legal affairs reporter.

Published monthly by the American Bar Association, the award-winning magazine is read by more than half the nation’s 1.1 million lawyers. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. We’ve recently revamped our web site, ABA Journal.com, to provide legal news continuously updated every business day, a directory of more than 1,700 blogs written by attorneys, and a complete archive of the magazine.

Applicants must have extensive legal affairs reporting experience, and the clips to prove it. Having a law degree is a big plus. The Journal covers both developments in the law and in the legal profession itself – the business of the courts, law firms and the legal departments of major corporations. Candidates must demonstrate they can write about sophisticated legal subjects in a clear, lively, and compelling manner.

Our reporters identify, develop, report, organize and write broadly-conceived, in-depth news features and imaginatively-focused profiles, as well as topical, column-length treatments of legal tends, ethical issues and the challenges of personal and professional development. A history of deadline dependability is a must. Experience providing additional information online that provides context and depth to a printed story, or that uses the technology of the web to tell stories in alternative ways, is desirable.

This position is located in our Chicago newsroom. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The ABA is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and values diversity. Salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Benefits are competitive.

Send a letter, resume, clips and your current salary (which is required) to ABAJournalJobs@gmail.com. Put “Legal Affairs Writer 1” in the subject line. No paper applications will be accepted. The deadline for applications is April 14.

The Associate Director position will research, design and produce professional development and continuing legal education (CLE) programs and products through the Center for CLE to provide ABA Members, Non-Members and the legal community at large with the quality education needed to establish and maintain high standards of practice, and to fulfill state bar requirements for CLE.

• Research, identify and develop traditional and new technologically advanced product lines, delivery vehicles and marketing innovations
• Direct the development and implementation of special projects as assigned by the Deputy Director of Programming and the Director
• Serve as a ABA-CLE liaison to Sections and other ABA entities, CLE Committees and Boards
• Act as a consultant to ABA Sections and other ABA entities in the development of comprehensive CLE curricula and Career Development products and resources
• Direct team and other ABA staff in topic, delivery vehicle and format identification, agenda, program development, speaker selection, program delivery, marketing, budget, course product production and sales, financial accounting, registration and mandatory CLE reporting
• J.D. or Masters Degree in adult education is preferred.

This position requires a bachelor degree, with an emphasis on law, business, finance, marketing or writing.

This position is responsible for the financial implementation and administration of the American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education’s international grant funded projects. Responsibilities include: the review and processing of field financial reports from over 20 offices worldwide; directly supervising several staff who receive and coordinate the processing of these reports; and review of current processes, procedures and controls and recommend ways to improve them so that they best comply with both internal and external requirements.

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of OMB Circulars A-122 and A-133
• Degree in accounting or business required
• Minimum 5 years experience with international grant compliance with supervisory experience of 2 or more years
• Excellent communication and diplomatic skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, Quickbooks and other basic computer applications

This position is responsible for creating, reviewing and taking action on ad hoc and scheduled monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as providing research and analysis for the various entities within the American Bar Association including gifts, grants, section funds, general revenue, support funds and endowments. This person works to ensure compliance in managing these funds. The position is responsible for working with and training DC staff on the various financial software packages and tools in use by the ABA.

Requirements:

• Degree in accounting required with minimum 4 years commensurate experience
• Excellent communication and diplomatic skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, Quickbooks, Clarity, Oracle and other basic computer applications

This position is primarily responsible for the application and administration of all grants and all financial aspects of office operations, including the processing and distribution of financial assistance awards, student’s stipends, scholarships and book awards.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Payment and filing of accounts payable
• Preparation of consultant contracts and payment requests
• Responds to internal audit request
• Reviews monthly financial reports for accuracy
• Preparation of annual budget and federal grant applications
• Processes consultant and student reimbursements
• Monitors and ensures budget compliance
• Drafts request for proposals
• Records and tracks revenue generated through contributions and fundraising
• Responsible for all financial reports related to daily office operations

Requirements:

• Must be well organized, self-motivated, detailed oriented and able to handle multiple tasks and work independently
• Individual must also be experience in the operation of Quick Books and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative Middle East and North Africa Division seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day assistance with the secretarial/clerical tasks for the Administrative and Program staff.

Specific responsibilities include providing primary telephone contact; coordinating printing, mailing photocopying and general administrative support; maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and project files.

This job requires: working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, ability to courteously and professionally respond to telephone inquiries, ability to prioritize tasks, ability to work with more than one person at one time, flexibility in changing priorities and work tasks depending on the need of the individual project, highly developed organizational abilities a must. To do this job well, a college degree or equivalent with emphasis on written and business skills (such as English and accounting) would be helpful as well as extensive computer skills.

Application: Click here to apply. Please be prepared to upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants for internships and regular full-time employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Section Director as needed especially in developing the Council Agenda book, the development of Annual Plans for all Section activities and Goal VIII outside funded grants.

Responsibilities:

• Answers Section general phone line and responds to or appropriately routes e-mail to the Section general e-mail address
• Daily retrieves, opens and distributes Section mail and carries Section mail to the mailroom
• Maintains and orders office supplies
• Maintains and orders supplies, maintains Section library, office equipment and organizes publications
• Works in concert with Director to handle scheduling, organizing, printing and mailing of Administration and Council Book for seasonal meetings
• Sets up conference calls for Executive Committee
• Provides assistance in the processing of bills
• Assists as needed and available to fill in or support other Section administrative staff endeavors e.g: monthly membership mail outs, CLE name tag printing
• Monitors and responds to inquiries on Section e-mail account and main telephone.
• Assignments to be made by the Section Director

Requirements:

• Degree is required and post high school education is required such as secretarial school, business school, or associates degree
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, detailed oriented and able to handle multiple tasks and work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day assistance with the secretarial/clerical tasks for the Administrative and Program staff of the Asia Division.

Specific responsibilities include providing phone support; coordinating printing, mailing photocopying and general administrative support; maintaining databases, monitoring expense reports, spreadsheets, and project files.

This job requires: working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, ability to courteously and professionally respond to telephone inquiries, ability to prioritize tasks, ability to work with more than one person and/or more than one project at a time, flexibility in changing priorities and work tasks depending on the need of the individual project, highly developed organizational abilities a must. To do this job well, a college degree or equivalent with emphasis on written and business skills (such as English and accounting) would be helpful as well as extensive computer skills. An expressed interest in international development through coursework, travel, and/or internship experience is desired.

Application: Please be prepared to upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants for internships and regular full-time employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative Europe and Eurasia Division seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day assistance with the secretarial/clerical tasks for the Administrative and Program staff.

Specific responsibilities include providing primary telephone contact; coordinating printing, mailing photocopying and general administrative support; maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and project files.

This job requires: working knowledge of Microsoft Applications, ability to courteously and professionally respond to telephone inquiries, ability to prioritize tasks, ability to work for more than one person at one time, flexibility in changing priorities and work tasks depending on the need of the individual project, highly developed organizational abilities a must. To do this job well, a college degree or equivalent with emphasis on written and business skills (such as English and accounting) would be helpful as well as extensive computer skills.

Application: please Click here to apply. Please be prepared to upload your resume, cover letter, and three professional references. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants for internships and regular full-time employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

The Special Administrative Assistant position provides primary administrative support to the Executive Director, Mentoring/Development Coordinator and the Admissions Administrator.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Responds to information requests and other inquires from the general public about CLEO programs and eligibility requirements
• Processes Six-Week Summer Institute and Attitude Is Essential applications
• Coordinates social networking entries on Facebook and Myspace
• Serves as a liaison to the CLEO Council
• Maintains student mentor database
• Updates staff directory
• Maintains and updates master event calendar
• Coordinates resource center activities
• Handles CLEO Legacy Fund administrative details
• Administers and collects program evaluation forms in coordination with the Law School Academic and Pre-Law Coordinators
• Performs concurrent assignments as requested by the Executive Director and Mentoring/Development Coordinator and assist with on-site registration at CLEO seminars and workshops

Requirements:

• Must be well organized, self-motivated, detailed oriented and able to handle multiple tasks and work independently
• Individual must also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Office Services Assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the Washington office.

• Oversees internal Xerox copiers orders supplies, addresses service issues, train users and enter monthly meter reads online
• Maintains stock room as a source of office supplies; coordinating all cleaning and maintenance services
• Will assist with internal moves
• Management of ABA building access cards
• Order supplies for kitchenettes and prepares office supply consumption monthly allocation reports
• Must be able to proficiently use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Oracle I-Procurement and other office equipment.

The ABA Meetings Planning Services Department is recruiting for a Senior Meeting Planner to manage the site research and contract negotiations for the DC Office. This position will report to the Director of Meeting Planning Services in Chicago, but the Planner will work in the DC Office.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Manage all site research and contract negotiations for assigned ABA Entities
• Work closely with Entity Meeting Planners to ensure all meeting and budgetary requirements are met, and proper concessions are offered
• Provide full meeting services for ABA entities when needed, including advance planning, and/or on-site meeting management of ABA Day in Washington
• Acts as liaison to the ABA Annual and Midyear Meetings Unit
• Plan and execute the DC Office Holiday Party and Staff Picnic
• Oversee set-up and catering for all In-House Meetings in the DC Office

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent prior work experience and at least three years of meeting planning experience. A complete knowledge of the meetings industry is essential along with a good overall understanding of site destinations, and hotel contract negotiations. Candidate must have proven negotiation skills.

The Section Administrator of the CLE Unit works with Director of CLE and Meetings on planning the Section’s 4-6 CLE trainings per year, to include the coordination of logistical arrangements, entering and managing the registration in various databases, and the on-site management of meetings, events, exhibitors and CLE programs. This position is responsible for the MCLE Accreditation application for all the Section programs. He/she will be responsible for working with speakers on collecting biographical information, materials, speaker releases, and processing registration/sponsorship payments. The Section Administrator will have significant contact with members, Section leadership, and outside vendors. The Administrator is responsible for coordinating and staffing planning calls for the training programs and is expected travel to Section meetings and activities as required.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in tourism, event planning, or business administration, experience with membership associations, and excellent written and verbal communication skills with 3-5 years of appropriate work experience, and excellent computer skills including MS Word, Access and Excel. Candidates should have excellent organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, be detailed oriented, and have strong customer service skills. The ability to work well independently, as well as in a team atmosphere is essential.

Responsibilities:

• This position provides public affairs advice and counsel to ABA leadership including elected officers, ABA staff, and a variety of ABA entities.
• Responsible for media scheduling and coordinating media appearance for ABA President and President-elect
• Prepares and conducts issues briefings and other preparation for media interviews
• Seeks out and secures media opportunities
• Prepares written communication materials for ABA leaders, including statements, opinion-editorials, talking points and others
• Plans and arranges press conferences, media availabilities, editorial board meetings and other news events
• Provides public relations support for leadership projects and initiatives and for general Association objectives as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, communications or journalism required with public relations experience a must.
• Must have 3-5 years or more of “hands–on” experience in scheduling and public relations
• Solid understanding of public relations skills and techniques
• Must have experience in writing news releases, media scheduling and editing with the ability to put issues in clear concise language

The Membership/Marketing Sponsorship Manager is responsible for developing and implementing an extensive marketing outreach program for the Section of Taxation and creating a membership plan geared toward effectively serving the current membership and expanding the membership base. The position coordinates activities to market Section programs, products, and services, including membership development, publications, periodicals, CLE programs and related materials. This position is also responsible for development and integration of the Section website and related technology as part of an overall marketing and membership strategy.

The successful candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in progressively responsible marketing and membership position with a proven track record, preferably with a non-profit organization/membership associations. Degree in marketing or related field is preferable.

This position is responsible for conduct and oversight of all Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice programmatic and administrative activities. This includes supervising staff; planning and managing budgets; overseeing all section-sponsored activities such as meetings and CLE program development, publications, policy development, membership acquisition and revenue generation; and providing counsel and advice to section leadership, especially with respect to ABA Policies and Procedures and strategic planning for the section.

• Position requires at least 5-10 years of prior managerial experience
• Meeting planning experience is highly desirable as is experience in a membership-based organization
• Must exhibit strong organizational ability and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills
• A bachelor’s degree is necessary and relevant advance degree or certification, such as in business, public policy, and/or association management is desirable

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is currently recruiting for Country Director for its programs in the Caucasus Region. This position will be based in the Caucasus Region and would commence in April or May 2008. The Country Director(s) will report directly to the Eurasia Regional Director.

Primary duties will be to guide the implementation of programs and to suoervise and manage international and national staff.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience on issues such as access to justice, legal profession development, judicial reform and criminal justice reform.

Applicants must have a J.D. and seven years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience managing US Government donor-funded international legal reform programs. Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred.

Application: http:/www.abanet.org/rol/opportunities/applywithus.shtml. Please be prepared to upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is currently recruiting for Country Directors for its programs in the Caucasus Region. This position will be based in the Caucasus Region and would commence in April or May 2008. The Country Director (s) will be report directly to the Eurasia Regional Director.

Primary duties will be to guide the implementation of programs and to supervise and manage international and national staff.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience on issues such as access to justice, legal professional development, judicial reform and criminal justice reform. Applicants must have a J.D. and seven years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience managing US Government donor-funded international legal reform programs. Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred.

Application:http:/www.abanet.org/rol/opportunities/applywithus.shtml. Please be prepared to upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is currently recruiting for Country Directors for its programs in the Caucasus Region. This position will be based in the Caucasus Region and would commence in April or May 2008. The Country Director (s) will be report directly to the Eurasia Regional Director.

Primary duties will be to guide the implementation of programs and to supervise and manage international and national staff.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience on issues such as access to justice, legal professional development, judicial reform and criminal justice reform. Applicants must have a J.D. and seven years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience managing US Government donor-funded international legal reform programs. Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred.

Application:http:/www.abanet.org/rol/opportunities/applywithus.shtml. Please be prepared to upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Responsible for oversight of all Section of Dispute Resolution programmatic and administrative activities, including supervising staff, planning and managing budgets, overseeing all section-sponsored activities including membership acquisition and revenue generation, developing and maintaining strategic partnerships and alliances in the dispute resolution field, and providing counsel and advice to section leadership, especially with respect to ABA Policies and Procedures and strategic planning for the section.

Position requires the following:

• The Senior Staff Attorney exercises leadership in identifying and developing criminal justice policy, supervises and oversees legal and background pieces on contemporary criminal justice issues
• Performs substantive work, including writing, advocacy, and policy development, manages day to day operations, and raises funds in support of activities of the Juvenile Justice Committee
• Acts as staff liaison to the Equal Justice Division Committees
• Supervises and provides staff and legal assistance to the Criminal Justice Section in its policy development and policy implementation operations.
• Represents the Section and the Association in meetings on substantive criminal and juvenile justice issues held with other ABA entities, external organizations, and governmental entities
• Helps with grant proposals and articles/background pieces for the Juvenile Justice Committee’s website and other committee websites, attends CLE conference/seminars/workshops, and answers inquiries from attorneys, judges and member of the media concerning juvenile and criminal justice issues.
• Manages multiple substantive issues on an annual basis.