Center for Professional Responsibility - Committees Manager

American Bar Association•Chicago, IL

12d•$67,760 - $83,288•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Bar Association (ABA) is a member-based organization committed to advancing the rule of law by providing resources for legal professionals, accrediting law schools, and developing model ethics codes. The ABA works to ensure access to justice, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law. Staff at the ABA receive continuing education and career development opportunities, contributing to efforts to eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law. The ABA offers a comprehensive 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 employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience)
A four-year liberal arts college degree, with a focus in public policy or public administration, or similar, or equivalent work experience is required.
Aptitude to quickly learn the basic substantive issues in the field and related issues in order to assist committee chairs in development of substantive policy, submission of annual review materials, and web page content.
Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

While the individual need not be a lawyer or trained in the substantive area of knowledge of the section, they should have an aptitude to quickly learn the basic substantive issues in the field and related issues in order to assist committee chairs in development of substantive policy, submission of annual review materials, and web page content.

Responsibilities

Develops, administers, and coordinates all committees and their respective subcommittees and task forces, and the liaison force.
Researches and recommends development of substantive policy. Coordinates with the committee chairs on developing policy and accompanying committee reports. Interfaces with committee chairs on the proper content and format of reports.
Oversees the committee vice-chair corps in charge of producing submissions for annual review publications and ensures timely submissions throughout the year and proper formatting of submissions.
Manages the online content of all committee web pages, coordinating with committee chairs and vice chairs in the development of that content, and with the technology staff in the implementation of the content.
Coordinates the overall organization of the committees, development of committee structure, appointment of vice chairs, committee activities, committee meetings at conferences.
Works directly with incoming Section Chair on developing a reporting system for committee chair and vice chair performance and assists with recommendations for the appointment process of all committee chairs, vice chairs and liaisons for the coming bar year. Works with the administrative assistant of the Section to assure Redbook input, and updating and administration of the Section leadership lists, databases, and leadership directories.
Manages the committee lists process and development and maintenance thereof, working with administrative assistant of the Section and technology staff.
Performs other related duties as required.