Tort Trial and Insurance Practice - Committee Specialist

American Bar Association•Chicago, IL

6d•$58,720 - $71,526•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Bar Association (ABA) is a member-based organization committed to advancing the rule of law by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, and developing model ethics codes. The ABA works to ensure access to justice, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law. The ABA is dedicated to refining the standards that guide the legal profession and offers staff continuing education and career development opportunities. This role contributes to eliminating bias, enhancing diversity, and advancing the rule of law. The ABA offers a generous benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary ABA membership. Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of specific states, and residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience)
3-5 years relevant work experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
Experience with applicable computer applications, including databases.
Excellent customer service orientation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manages administrative operations for committees.
Offers staff leadership, facilitates communication and projects, ensures policy compliance, manages budgets, reports on annual committee progress, and oversees all other services administered to committees.
Supervises one or more staff members, assigns tasks, monitors progress, and conducts or contributes to annual reviews.
Oversees committee appointment process, provides input to Section officers about future committee leaders, and conducts/writes orientation or training materials.
Manages committee membership recruitment efforts.
Oversees creation and maintenance of committee database (ABA identified system), committee Websites and listservs.
Manages relationship and activities for one major Section Corporate Sponsor, including serving as the primary point person for Sponsor.
Manages organization and implementation of one or more special projects.
Performs other related duties as required.