The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe. The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world. The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA's wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The ABA seeks a team-oriented individual to provide administrative support for the entity that leads the ABA's outreach to bar associations and their leaders across the country. This individual will support efforts to enhance the capacity of non-profits to serve the legal profession, enhance the public's access to justice, and to uphold the rule of law. The position's principal responsibility is to serve as the registrar for the ABA's flagship program, the Bar Leadership Institute, and will also assist with the division's consulting, clearinghouse and publication programs.Job Summary
- Serves on the Bar Leadership Institute program planning team
- Serves as the BLI Registrar and the primary point of contact for bar organization elected leaders and executive staff, as well as program speakers and sponsors
- Participates in the center's consulting program by helping with data collection and analysis, and process development and scheduling
- Helps to maintain and develop the center's clearinghouse, and periodically fields information requests from bar leaders and executive staff
- Supports the center's purchasing and billing functions
- Contributes to the center's trendspotting function by reading bar news and journals
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Provides programmatic support that may include, but not be limited to, editing, proofing, elementary desktop publishing, conducting basic research, supporting members and committees, supporting marketing activities, and meeting planning.
Required Education, Qualifications, Experience
- Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.
The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-###-####.Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $39,280.00
- Max Hiring Rate $45,172.00
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