American Bar Association Job Opportunities

Provides customer service to ABA members and the general public contacting the ABA through the 800/5522 numbers. Answers and resolves issues for customers involving a wide variety of topics, including membership information, publications, CLE and other events, registrations, subscriptions, and customer record updates. Uses the electronic membership information system to research and track issues for general public and members.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma of general education degree (GED)
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic internet research skills.
• Prefer 2 years' customer service experience, including some telephone support.
• Hours are 9:00am - 5:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Assist one Forum Manager and the Director in the planning and administration of 4-5 CLE programs per year
• Implement paperwork for CLE accreditation and maintain pre and post meeting reports
• Provide administrative support for all aspects of the Forums Department

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Pleasant professional demeanor with a strong emphasis on customer service
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with little or no supervision
• College degree preferred

Performs administrative and office support activities. Responsibilities may include receiving, and handling telephone calls/e-mails, making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports and agenda materials, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing, and faxing.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience (3+ years of previous administrative Experience, some post-high school course work or completion of an appropriate vocational program)
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and basic internet research skills
• Prefer 2 years' related administrative experience.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must have fairly strong business writing skills.
• Additional education may be substituted for years of work experience.
• Extensive software skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities and strong communication skills. Also calls for flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal and external contacts

Serve as director and member of the management team for designated division/center, helping it to meet its strategic goals. Manages, program and product development, finance and administration, and staff supervision. Engages in external outreach and provides consultation and technical assistance. Delegated responsibility for generating non-dues revenue.

Requires 7+ years experience in designated field. Masters degree required. Doctoral degree preferred. Experience in staff management, association management, educational program and curriculum planning, professional development, publishing, marketing, research, fundraising/development, administration, and project management is required.

Proven understanding of and experience with educational principles/strategies, and a variety of knowledge delivery systems (presentations, publishing, technology-based vehicles). Proven set of skills signifying a high capacity for collaboration, networking, entrepreneurship, and consulting is essential. Demonstrated excellence in both written and oral communications for analytic and persuasive purposes, coupled with expertise in instructional and communications technologies. Must be creative, flexible and adaptable to respond to emerging trends and new directions affecting law and education. The ability to work effectively with members and other staff is mandatory.

Requires travel for meetings, conferences, and other external outreach.

Responsible for all aspects of the Section’s business, education and CLE meetings/programs including program content development, brochure development, budgeting and CLE accreditation. This individual will also direct complete logistical production of meetings and programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of appropriate work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint)
• Some marketing preferred

This position performs financial analysis of various financial transactions and is responsible for the analysis, reconciliation, management and collection of receivable balances. Develops procedures and recommends changes to business processes to ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. Provides analytical and investigative support to the Financial Services Department by reviewing and balancing relevant reports and the reconciliation of accounts. Reviews independent contractor contracts, creates purchase orders and audits payment requests for compliance with ABA and IRS regulations. Processes Forms 1096 and 1099 for individual and corporate tax filing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university
• Ability and experience in interpreting financial data
• Experience in developing business policies and operating procedures
• Excellent computer skills required including Excel, Word and ERP or Financial Reporting Systems
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization with diplomacy and tact

The Director of Finance will direct the American Bar Association's financial planning and budgeting processes. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this experienced Director will direct the preparation and analysis of budgets and other financial operating reports for presentation to internal managers and various committees of the Association. This individual must have a solid understanding of financial planning concepts, practices and procedures. This individual will have direct reports.

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of eight years work related experience and a strong understanding of GAAP and not-for-profit accounting procedures. Regulatory expertise is also essential. Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree is a plus. Candidates with a CPA are preferred.

The position is responsible for supporting the entity's activities using approved ABA technology mediums. Channels and tools such as email discussion lists, web forums, web pages, databases, electronic marketing tools, and new technologies as they are available will be utilized to increase the entities effectiveness in meeting its mission and goals. Works closely with other entity staff and members to ensure effective use of technology in support of entity business objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year College or University
• Degree in Marketing or Communications preferred.
• Minimum 4 years experience in managing website content and proficiency in website design and communication/marketing technologies
• A demonstrated excellence in customer service
• Strong organizational and analytical problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff

The Programs Technology Specialist supports the Section’s Technology activities, including monitoring and updating the Section’s website and list serve discussion lists, production, list acquisition and tracking of direct mail and e-mail campaigns, and assisting members with technology questions regarding their committee web pages. The position is also responsible for identifying and recommending website and communication technology enhancements.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications with a minimum of 4 years of proficiency in website design and communication technologies. Strong organizational and analytical problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, and excellent customer service skills are also required.

The Interactive Product Manager’s principle responsibility will be web-based product planning and management throughout the product lifecycle, including: formulating ideas into solid business opportunities; developing business and marketing plans; defining requirements; working with internal departments towards implementation; and providing on-going product support. This role also ensures that the products and services support the ABA’s overall strategy and goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated successful history of developing new web-based products and managing product from conception through implementation
• Working knowledge of current web trends and best practices of Internet applications and services
• Minimum of 5-7 years experience as an Interactive Product Manager or Product Marketing Manager with web-based products and services
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple product lines
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work and build relationships within and across departments
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Must be able to travel occasionally Undergraduate degree in either Communications, Business Administration or Marketing required

Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for managing the development and implementation of technology projects to meet ABA strategic goals. This position will manage a staff of up to 5 programmers, business analysts, and project leaders. This position will work with senior business leaders to identify and document business requirements in support of ABA strategic goals.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage multiple projects following established project management practices
• Oversee day to day operations, tasks, and activities to ensure effective utilization of available project resources
• Work with business users to define project goals, analyze current procedures to ensure the technology solution will meet the project goals

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must have a degree with concentration in Computer Science, Information Systems. or a related field. MS degree will be an advantage. PMP certification is a plus.
• 5 years experience in Information Systems including 7+ years as a project manager with teams of 5 or more staff
• A demonstrated excellence in customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of ABA staff

Serve as national legal expert in the field of legal and judicial ethics and professional responsibility law. Provide expertise to ABA governance, ABA entities, state, local, national and international legal community. Develop substantive legal resources to ensure and enhance the Association’s continued status as the preeminent legal authority in professional responsibility law.

The position requires a J.D. degree, an active license in Illinois and a minimum of 8 years of significant professional legal experience with demonstrated knowledge of professional responsibility law. The candidate must be able to conduct independent legal research, develop substantive legal resources, write and edit expert level articles and book chapters, interpret legal policy and provide critical legal analysis regarding professional responsibility law as it applies to lawyers and judges. The candidate must be able to work independently and with a team and have the ability to meet deadlines and oversee a variety of projects. Well developed personal skills are necessary for interacting with leaders of the professional and the judiciary. Some travel is required.

Responsibilities:

• Work on programs and initiatives of the Standing Committee on Federal Judicial Improvements and the Standing Committee on Judicial Independence
• Direct the development and implementation of projects as assigned
• Conduct legal research and assist in developing ABA policy at the federal, state and local level.
• Work with private foundations to maintain current grants and identify additional sources to further diversify committees’ sources of grant funding.
• Maintain a comprehensive clearinghouse of information pertaining to state and federal judiciaries and serve as a resource for ABA officers, the media, state and local Bar Associations, and other interested persons and organizations.

Requirements:

• Requires JD and admission in at least one jurisdiction
• At least 2 years of experience in issues relating to the federal judiciary and judicial independence
• Excellent written and verbal skills, organizational skills and ability to multi-task and exercise independent judgment while working on high profile projects with an elite group of judges and lawyers
• Must also be a team player
• Immigration practice and non-profit experience preferred

Primary accountability for revenue generation and membership growth through the sale of ABA Membership Program to key law firms, law schools and government offices. Relationship management is a primary focus. Enhance product marketing of individual products and build stronger partnership with entities and other organizations, internal and external.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)
• Requires 7+ years of experience in relationship development and management.
• Familiarity with database systems and market tracking software.
• Ability to work with senior level clients and managers.
• Understanding of budget development and business forecast models
• Office software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access
• Written/Oral Communications Skills – Advanced
• External Resource/Vendor Management - Advanced
• Financial Management and Budget - Basic
• Project/Campaign Management – Advanced

Execute membership/marketing strategy; track and report on progress. Work with ABA Membership and Marketing Services on outreach and retention campaigns. Coordinate activities within entity to market programs, products and services, meetings and CLE

Requirements:

• 3-5 years marketing experience with at least 2 years experience in a membership environment
• Familiarity with database systems and market tracking software
• Written/Oral Communications Skills
• External Resource/Vendor Management
• Financial Management and Budget - Basic
• Project/Campaign Management
• Technical Skills: Design layout and design software skills; Direct marketing and list segmentation skills; HTML programming and E-marketing Office software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Desktop publishing

Deliver relevant book products that are representative of the ABA and its sections, divisions, commissions, and forums and meet the information needs of the legal community and designated section, division members. Generate budgeted revenue and profit through combination of new book activities and backlist (books developed in prior year(s).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years relevant publishing experience with marketing focus, association experience preferred
• Written/Oral Communication Skills – Advanced
• External Research/Vendor Management – Advanced
• Financial Management and Budget – Advanced
• Project/Campaign Management – Advanced

This important and highly visible position is responsible for using telephone sales calls, face-to-face sales calls, and other contact methods to acquire new and maintain current relationships with managing partners, law-school deans, ABA leaders and other important decision makers at smaller and medium-sized law firms, law schools, government and corporate-counsel offices, and other legal and corporate entities. His or her goal is to increase the number of ABA memberships at medium-sized and smaller Group Program clients and increase ABA dues and non-dues revenue. This person will have responsibility for:

1. Retention of smaller and medium-sized Group clients
2. Recruitment of new members/ "Selling Deeper" to current clients
3. Recruitment of new small and medium-sized clients/Acquisition
4. Product Development assistance
5. Competitive Marketplace expertise
6. Strategic Planning assistance
7. Training of new members

This position requires some experience in business-to-business sales. Experience required in customer service, telesales, and/ or cold calling of prospects. He or she must be able to identify opportunities and to assess the potential of prospects. 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 prospects and clients.

Other necessary skills and abilities include the ability to quickly provide creative solutions to problems/opportunities and the ability to implement sales tactics on a day-to-day basis. Other skills required include organizational, time management, presentation/ training, and reporting skills. This person must be able to create his or her own prospect lists and maintain ongoing prospect files, as well as to conduct analyses for prospects and current clients, with minimal administrative support. Responsible and professional demeanor and phone comportment are key.

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 two to four years of sales or telesales experience. Product development and/or operations experience is a plus.

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.

Provides staff management and oversight to entity committees and diversity initiatives. Monitors and manages related committee and diversity projects. Manages high-level special projects and initiatives. Supervises staff support of committees and consultants.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university
• 3-5 years relevant work experience, including supervisory responsibilities
• Diplomacy and sensitivity to diversity issues
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience with applicable computer applications, including databases
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Occasional travel required

Responsibilities:
Serves as second in command to ABA membership entity Director to provide overall management and direction, including providing strategies and procedural guidance to member leaders and staff. Serves as principle contact in Director's absence. Manages assigned staff, projects/programs and budget (development and monitoring).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 4-6 years progressively responsible supervisory and management experience in association, corporation, or comparable work environment.
• Experience in program/project management, marketing, and budget development and monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Appropriate judgment, diplomacy and professional demeanor.
• Candidate must possess computer skills transferable to ABA tools and databases.

Responsible for supporting the entity's activities through available technology mediums including: email discussion lists, web forums, web pages, databases, electronic marketing tools, and other new technologies. Work with authors, including lawyer members, researchers, and others to ensure that materials are received, proofed, compiled and delivered in an organized, timely way. Also develop and produce online publications of materials for use on the entity web site, the web store, online communications and other electronic media as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four year college or university
• 3-5 years of publishing experience or the equivalents
• Must have background in database maintenance, experience in web posting and HTML
• Minimum 2 years experience in website design and coding skills and communication/marketing technologies
• Skills in writing and editing
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of staff and membership.

Responsible for supporting the entity's activities through available technology mediums including: email discussion lists, web forums, web pages, databases, electronic marketing tools, and other new technologies. Work with authors, including lawyer members, researchers, and others to ensure that materials are received, proofed, compiled and delivered in an organized, timely way. Also develop and produce online publications of materials for use on the entity web site, the web store, online communications and other electronic media as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four year college or university
• 3-5 years of publishing experience or the equivalent
• Must have background in database maintenance, experience in web posting and HTML
• Minimum 2 years experience in website design and coding skills and communication/marketing technologies
• Skill in writing and editing, ability to communicate effectively at all levels of staff and membership

Responsible for supporting the entity’s activities through available technology mediums including; e-mail discussion lists, web forums, web pages, databases, electronic marketing tools, and other new technologies. Work with authors, including lawyer members, researchers, and others to ensure that materials are received, proofed, compiled and delivered in an organized timely way. Also develop and produce online publications of materials for use on the entity web site, the web store, online communications and other electronic media as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years publishing experience or the equilvalent
• Must have background in database maintenance experience in web posting and HTML.
• Minimum 2 years experience in website design and coding skills and communication/marketing technologies
• Skill in writing and editing, ability to communicate effectively at all levels of staff and membership

Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is the procurement of goods and services, consistent with the quality, quantity, and delivery requirements of the requestor; assisting staff by providing product information and locating sources of supply; and providing training on all aspects of the ABA’s purchasing and procure to invoice policies and iProcurement workflow.

Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university or equivalent experience, including 3 years of experience that must include purchasing responsibilities. Additional requirements include: knowledge of best business practices; federal and state laws and regulations dealing with finances and procurements; contracts, negotiating, requests for proposals, bids/quotes, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Must be well organized, self starter, and possess problem solving skills. Accredited Purchasing Practitioner Certification desirable.

Serves as administrative support to Director of Governmental Affairs Office, and to visiting ABA Officers, staff and members. Coordinate work flow among other administrative support staff. Assist with annual budget plans and processes. Keep GAO staff informed of staff meetings, procedure/office changes and events. Arrange travel for Director. Attend and staff Midyear and Annual Meetings. Conduct legislature research as needed. Compile and edit weekly/monthly GAO reports to Executive Director. Draft letters and memos for Director, do word processing, filing, handle mailings, respond to information requests, make copies of documents.

Requirements:

• College degree in highly desirable; working knowledge of Microsoft Office 97 computer applications essential.
• Candidate must demonstrate very strong written communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Interest/experience in Congressional affairs and public policy is a plus.

The Senior Meeting Planner independently manages and plans complex conferences as guided by the strategic plan and as directed by the Meetings Director. This includes hotel selection and vendor contract negotiations, development of budgets and project timelines, development of detailed game plans for event logistics, development of promotion and marketing plans, management of the overall conference and its catered events. Working with volunteers or program committees, this person is required to determine scheduling, space assignments and program content for each conference. Travel is required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-6 years meeting planning and management experience is required
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint)
• Some marketing preferred

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

The American Bar Association’s Washington Office seeks a bright, energetic attorney to represent the Association’s interests in Washington, DC in various assigned subject areas, both civil and criminal, affecting the legal profession. The person in this job will devise and execute lobbying strategies for the effective implementation of ABA policies through legislative and other governmental action; analyze legislation and proposed regulations; draft advocacy documents to Congress and other governmental bodies; engage in legal research and writing; and provide legislative advice to ABA entities and other advocacy organizations.

Requirements:

• Doctoral Degree (JD, PhD)
• JD and 5 years experience, at least 3 years experience working with Congress or Executive Branch agencies (in addition to prior legal experience), in or out of government, on legislative policy.
• Also requires the following: excellent oral and written communication skills; professional demeanor; strong analytical skills; ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously; demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment; and a team orientation.
• Familiarity with the Association and substantive knowledge of issues of concern to the legal profession and the Association desirable.

Provides full­time substantive child welfare legal work for the Barriers to Permanency Project/State Team/Pennsylvania and other grants of the ABA Center on Children and the Law. Facilitates permanency delays projects, and provides training and technical assistance to county departments of social services, Judges and attorneys. Assists in research on the administration of justice in child abuse and neglect cases; organizes and participates in county and state level trainings; assists in developing materials and trainings on federal grants to state courts. Writes manuals and legal articles.

Applicant must have: J.D. and at least four years of legal experience as an attorney in child welfare law, experience representing clients in the child welfare system, excellent writing skills, and expertise in public speaking and training. Must be willing to focus on improving practice and policy. Must have the ability to work with and coordinate a variety of child welfare and other professionals. Must be able to work independently and exercise independent judgment in work but also be a strong team player. Position requires substantial travel.

Provides full­time substantive child welfare legal work for the Improving Parent Representation Project at the ABA Center on Children and the Law. Applicant must have: J.D. and at least four years of legal experience as an attorney in child welfare law, experience representing parents in the child welfare system, excellent writing skills, and expertise in public speaking and training. Job requires advanced litigation skills as well as vision to create a stand alone organization. Must have a social justice vision with desire to implement systems change. Must be willing to focus on improving practice and policy. Must have the ability to work with and coordinate a variety of child welfare and other professionals. Experience with family or juvenile court procedures, rules and functions as well as standards of practice. Must be able to work independently and exercise independent judgment in work but also be a strong team player.
Must have a demonstrated ability to write well for legal and non-legal audiences.

The successful applicant will: provide training and technical assistance (TTA) for parents’ attorneys, parent attorney law offices, courts and others to improve the quality of representation; moderate a listserv, write regular e-newsletters and maintain a website; plan a national conference for parents’ attorneys; research and write articles and a publication about parent advocates; participate in national discussions about child welfare policy lending the parent’s voice to the discussion and advocate for the inclusion of parents and parents’ attorneys at state and local child welfare improvement committees; and, coordinate efforts with members of the National Steering Committee.

Position requires substantial travel.

The American Bar Association’s Washington Office seeks a bright, energetic attorney or individual with an advanced degree in public policy to represent the Association’s interests in Washington in various assigned subject areas, both civil and criminal, affecting the legal profession.

The person selected for this position will: monitor legislative and other government activity; devise and implement appropriate strategies to advance the Association’s interests in Congress and with the Executive Branch; and have administrative responsibility for certain aspects of the legislative program.

Top candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills, a professional demeanor, the ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously, a demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, and a team orientation.

A law degree and at least three years experience working with Congress and/or the Executive Branch, in or out of government, or on legislative policy matters are required. Expertise in the civil rights field and previous experience working on a variety of legal issues is preferred. Familiarity with the ABA and issues of concern of the legal profession is desirable.

The Development Manager will develop and implement fundraising strategies to obtain domestic and international funding (including from foundations, government agencies, corporations, professional firms and individuals) for the World Justice Project, including preparing funding requests and reports to funders. She or he will oversee all outreach and develop materials for communications with funders, World Justice Project sponsors and other external parties.

Requirements:
8-10 years experience in development with knowledge of grant seeking, annual giving, major and planned gifts, and/or corporate giving; superior writing, oral communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated results in developing strategic partnerships; and advanced skills in project management and budget. International development experience and Master’s Degree or J.D. strongly preferred; experience in a law-related setting, including non-profit setting, preferred.

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is seeking a dynamic professional to serve as its business Development Director. The Development Director will work with other senior staff to seek and obtain outside funding to support international rule of law development programs. The incumbent will seek grant funding from US government departments and agencies, foreign government departments and agencies, foundations, corporations and individual donors. The Development Director will research, analyze and liaise directly with actual and potential donors with regard to their geographic and thematic priorities as well as their programmatic, financial and reporting requirements. The Development Director's primary goals are to expand the Rule of Law Initiative's grant portfolio and to diversify its funding sources in a strategic manner. The individual will organize briefings for actual and potential donors and will also work with the Outreach Director to spearhead and plan outreach and fundraising events.

Requirements:

• The Development Director must have at least an undergraduate degree (MA preferred), preferably in marketing, communications and/or business development
• The incumbent must also have at least seven years of related work experience and excellent writing, communication and organizational skills
• Experience with donors of international development programs is required as is a proven track record of increasing and or diversifying business opportunities
• Knowledge of international affairs, fluency in a foreign language, and familiarity with international legal development is highly desirable

Provides administrative and programmatic support. Responsibilities include the full range of administrative and clerical functions. In addition, this person is responsible for programmatic support that may include: editing, proof reading, simple desktop publishing, conducting basic research, providing support to membership and/or marketing activities, assisting with meeting planning, etc.

Requirements: Prefer a 4 year undergrad degree, but an AA with suitable work experience is acceptable. Must be able to: juggle multiple projects; work with minimal supervision; and be responsible for deadline management. Must have the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work in a professional setting.

The American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence seeks a bright, energetic, self-directed individual to provide administrative and substantive support to Commission grant-funded projects.

Specific responsibilities includes: coordinating logistics and travel for all grant-related meetings and conferences; administering contracts for goods and services for grant-funded work, including working with accounts payable regarding invoices, check requests, and reimbursements for attendees and faculty; maintaining records and files for grant-funded events and projects; assisting in the development and distribution of publicity and marketing materials for grant-funded programs; and managing registration for grant-funded activities. For more information about the ABA Commission on Domestic Violence, please visit our website at www.abanet.org/domviol.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS or AA with equivalent experience required
• Ability to problem-solve, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and work independently and as a team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to complete assignments and responsibilities accurately and in a timely matter, often with strict and/or conflicting deadlines
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other online applications, and an ability to use online databases or a willingness to learn and proficiency in mail merging documents
• Experience with conference planning, including working with vendors, tracking registration of attendees, and processing contracts for faculty
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, supervisors, conference presenters, ABA members, legal services staff, law students and other peers
• Experience working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking and commitment to ending violence against women preferred

Please send cover letter, resume with complete work history, and salary requirements to Robin Runge at runger@staff.abanet.org. No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

This position is responsible for the daily operations and management of the Championing Our Students (COS) Mentoring Program.

Primary responsibilities include: coordinating and supervising program implementation; developing program curriculum and supporting materials; serving as a liaison to the Department of Justice (funding agency), ABA, LRE centers, five partner sites, state and local bar associations, and other civic organizations involved in the project and building new partnerships. Additional responsibilities include serving as a representative on the COS Council, the development and printing of student information materials, the facilitation of outreach initiatives, and the collection and analysis of data and the preparation and management of final reports.

Must be well organized, self-motivated, detailed oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently. Individual must also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Management and/or Supervisory experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting to include analytical problem solving ability, and programmatic and policy development; some research and writing skills, substantive budgeting experience; meeting planning experience a must; fundraising experience is preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree is required. The projects Manager/Director will be required to travel 5-6 trips or more per year.

Provide administrative and programmatic support to Section of Administration Law and Regulatory Practice. Includes a wide array of responsibilities such as processing financial transactions and tracking expenditures and revenues, assisting with meeting planning and execution, and supporting work of section committees.

Prefer a BA, but an Associate degree with suitable work experience is acceptable. Must be able to juggle multiple projects and work with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work independently are necessary to work in a professional setting.

The Rule of Law Initiative is currently recruiting for a Deputy Country Director in China Who will report directly to the China Country Director. The Deputy Country Director will work with the China Country Director to develop, implement, and evaluate ABA ROLI’s criminal justice programs in China. The criminal justice programs cover a broad range of criminal justice issues and involve training, pilot projects, and practical research to support policy reform. The Deputy Country Director will be responsible for maintaining a cooperative working relationship with program partners, supervising local staff to implement programs plans pursuant ensuring compliance with donor requirements which include producing quarterly and final reports.

The ideal candidate will possess a JD or foreign equivalent law degree; substantive expertise in criminal law and procedure; at least five years of practical legal experience with a minimum of one year working on donor-funded international legal reform programs, preferably in China; demonstrated planning, management, analytical and writing skills; fluency in English; proficiency in both written and spoken standard Chinese (Mandarin); excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills; and familiarity with the Chinese legal system as well as the current political and cultural context. This position will require substantial travel within China. It is available immediately and will require a two-year commitment.

Please click here: Please be prepared to upload your cover letter, resume and three professional references. Only short short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information please visit our website at www.abarol.org.

Highly experienced child welfare attorney to provide advanced legal training and technical assistance to lawyers, judges, and child welfare professionals. High level writing tasks and complex law-related research related to child welfare legal and judicial reform. Will have substantial responsibility for administering a major child law program and supporting and supervising other legal staff. Person must be capable of serving as a leading national expert to court systems and child welfare agencies. Substantial knowledge and writing related to federal and state child welfare law and practice required. Must be prepared to travel extensively throughout the country.

Must have J.D. and lengthy experience in the child welfare law field, ideally 15 or more years of experience and substantial expertise in public speaking and training.

The position provides full-time substantive child welfare legal work for the Barriers to Permanency Project/Pennsylvania and other grants of the ABA Center on Children and the Law. Designs, organizes, coordinates and presents at state child welfare law trainings. Facilitates permanency delays projects by running advisory board meetings, developing written protocols and materials, and providing on-site training in project counties. Provides technical assistance to county departments of social services and attorneys on key issues in law, including legal definitions of child abuse and neglect, child abuse reporting requirements, requirements for removing children from the home, adjudication and disposition requirements, review hearings, voluntary placements, permanency hearings, termination of parental rights, adoption and other permanency options, and liability of child welfare agencies. Writes and publishes manuals and legal articles on child welfare law issues. Position requires extensive travel.

Applicant must have: J.D. and a minimum of seven to eight years of legal experience as an attorney in child welfare law, excellent writing skills, and expertise in public speaking and training. Candidates should have the ability to work with and coordinate a variety of child welfare professionals. Preference for experience in Pennsylvania child welfare law, particularly representation of a county department of social services. Must be a strong team player. Must be able to work independently and exercise independent judgment in work. Must be willing and able to facilitate meeting and interactive trainings.

The Program Associate assists in the design and development of programs, projects and activities of the entity. Responsible for the implementation of programs and projects under the supervision of the program director or manager. Held accountable for the successful execution of assigned programs/projects.

Requirements:
Experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting. Analytical problem solving ability, self-direction, project experience, research and writing skills, and meeting planning experience. Fundraising or grant application experience is a plus. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative seeks an experienced international development professional to provide overall direction for operations in its Washington, D.C. headquarters and in the field. Currently, the Africa Division provides technical legal assistance in a number of countries, including Liberia, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Program areas in which the Africa Division is active include access to justice, judicial reform, gender issues, criminal law, combating trafficking in persons, providing continuing legal education for judges, lawyers and the police, supporting governmental and non-governmental organizations with capacity building, and helping to restructure laws and legislative frameworks in a number of substantive areas. The Africa Division implements its programs through partnerships with bar associations, judges’ associations, ministries of justice, police, immigration agencies and NGOs. The Director of the Africa Division provides oversight and direction for existing projects while developing and expanding the Africa Divisions program portfolio. The Director plays a critical role in ensuring that programs are expertly run and are responsive to the needs of host country partners. This role demands that the Director make practical decisions regarding problems or opportunities in the field and in Washington, DC. The Director is the primary representative in dealings with U.S.-based funders, including USAID and the State Department. The Director is responsible for overseeing the Division’s development and growth through the provision of technical assistance, outreach, and by seeking funding from both the private and public sector. Requirements: The Director of the Africa Division must have a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree and at least ten (10) years experience working in the area of international development - with a strong preference for individuals with experience implementing legal reform projects in Africa. The Director should have experience operating within the framework of a grant funded program, and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is considered valuable. A professional level of French is highly desirable; knowledge of African languages is also valued. Experience living in Africa, and a comprehensive knowledge of the region’s history is a significant plus, as is a demonstrated commitment to promoting development in the Africa region. To apply please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to: jobs@staff.abanet.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as received. The Rule of Law Initiative will contact only those candidates whom it selects for interviews. Please note that only complete applications will be taken into consideration. All applicants must possess proper work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship. For more information please visit our website at www.abarol.org.

The Rule of Law Initiative, MENA Division seeks a Country Director for programs in Morocco. Applicants should have a JD or equivalent degree and at least 7 years of legal experience. Periodic travel within the region may be required. Overseas rule of law development experience, particularly on USG funded programs, and proven success in meeting deliverables strongly preferred. Substantive expertise in legal and judicial training and bar development preferred. The Morocco Country Director will report to the MENA Division Director and work in close cooperation with partners to develop and implement programming. The Country Director should be flexible to changing program needs and be available to assist with on-going regional initiatives.

Responsibilities include: reporting to donors; providing financial reports and documentation on program activity to DC headquarters; seeking additional funding for new projects; maintaining local partner relationships; and supervising volunteer legal specialists and local support staff. Familiarity with regional legal systems, and prior office, personnel, and financial management experience is strongly preferred. Professional proficiency in French is strongly preferred for this position. Application: please click on the following link to apply: 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. 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 Middle East and North Africa Division seeks a Program Director to work in its Qatar office. Substantive expertise required in legal education reform and public legal education for youth. Responsibilities will include creating, overseeing and monitoring the development of program work plans and budgets, implementing programs, liaising with Qatar based program partners, reporting and responding to field based donors with regard to programming, providing financial reports and documentation to Washington DC headquarters, seeking additional funding for new projects, and supervising volunteer legal specialists and/or local support staff.

Requirements include a JD or foreign equivalent law degree and at least 6 years of legal experience. Overseas rule of law development experience is strongly preferred, preferably in the Middle East and North Africa region. Prior office, personnel and financial management experience is preferred. Arabic language skills are also preferred.

Application: please click on the following link to apply: http://www.abanet.org/rol/opportunities/applywithus.shtml. Be prepared to upload your cover letter, resume and three professional references. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative seeks a Program Director, under the direction of the Country Director and with the assistance of other Africa Division staff, to develop a rule of law course in collaboration with a working group of legal educators. The Program Director will also be expected to participate as a speaker/panelist for a program to promote arbitration and mediation within the Ethiopian legal academy and practicing bar. This position will last for 2-3 months and will commence in mid-June.

Requirements:

• JD or equivalent degree
• Five years of experience in a legal education reform context
• Demonstrated knowledge in alternative dispute resolution is preferred
• Candidates should also have a demonstrated ability to develop course materials and facilitate workshops, experi