During this current situation with COVID-19, the ABA will
continue to accept and process applications for job opportunities.  We
will conduct our recruitment process via alternative means (virtual interviews)
for the time being.

The ABA recruits employees seeking opportunities for challenging and substantive work defending liberty and pursuing justice in the U.S. and around the world.  The ABA offers competitive employment benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), commuter benefits, and more.

Job Summary/General Purpose of Job

Provides overall management and direction to an ABA membership entity, providing strategic direction and procedural guidance to member leaders and staff. Provides leadership for all member entity programmatic activities, including, but not limited to: committee project implementation, CLE program development, governance management, policy creation, legislative efforts, meeting planning, membership recruitment and retention efforts, member diversification, technology delivery systems, marketing efforts, non dues revenue development, publication input, and creation and maintenance of the entity budget. When needed, participates as a leader/member on ABA committees/task forces to provide leadership and guidance, serving as a resource on issues of importance to the association.

 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

Provide management & operational leadership to an ABA Membership entity, developing strategic partnerships and relationships with outside organizations (including the government) for all aspects of the entity’s activities, which may be substantive or legal.

Provide supervisory management and professional development of the entity staff totaling eight or more.

Direct activities that build and retain the entity membership base including all member benefits, CLE, publications, committee and policy development.

Provide policy and procedural guidance to leadership and staff.  Oversee all aspects of governance and leadership recruitment/development and development of strategic plans to the entity.

Manage and plan all aspects of entity budget(s) in excess of $2 million including all revenue generation and expense control.

Participate and/or lead other ABA activities/projects as part of the management team for the Professional Services Division.

Performs other related duties as required.

 

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience)

10-15 years of relevant managerial experience

Experience in one or more of the following environments is preferred: association, legal, nonprofit

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous responsibilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful interpersonal relationships with staff and member leaders

Substantive experience in the respective legal field may be required

Management experience working with boards of directors and multiple committee and membership structures is a must

 

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

A Masters is preferred, or equivalent previous association management experience.  Some sections may required a JD degree.

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 312-988-5188.

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, IL, IN, DC, MD, VA, and TX.  Residency requirements may apply. 

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