Manager, Trial Advocacy Education

Description

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations.

AAJ is seeking a Manager, Trial Advocacy Education for its Education department. The Manager, Trial Advocacy Education is responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of continuing legal education programs focused on developing and improving attorney’s trial advocacy skills. The Manager also assists in the long-range planning and implementation for colleges and budget drafting and review.

Responsibilities:

Programming Planning and Content Development:
•    Host planning calls with AAJ members for both in-person and virtual programs. 
•    Draft program plans and agendas, ensuring compliance with AAJ policies. 
•    Work with AAJ staff and consultants to oversee reference material receipt and review.
•    Communicate program logistics and requirements with faculty.
•   Work with other AAJ staff to identify potential venues, review contracts and banquet orders, and ensure program plans are economically responsible.
•    Coordinate with education and marketing staff to prepare program descriptions, promote programs, and review marketing materials.
•    Manage program content upload for the online learning platform and assess user experience. Make recommended changes. 
•    Develop strategies to utilize the LMS as a member-retainment tool.

Onsite Program Execution:
•    Travel to programs held around the country and serve as the face of AAJ to faculty and members at Education programs.
•    Meet with hotel staff and other facility staff to review program logistics.
•    Manage and train other AAJ staff traveling to programs.
•    Ensure registration and onsite logistics run smoothly and follow AAJ rules and standards.
•    Support faculty presentations, including assisting with technical questions or issues and troubleshooting problems independently.
•   Host virtual programs on Zoom, ranging from 60-minute webinars or day-long focus groups or multi-day colleges, ensuring technical accuracy and smooth attendee experience. 

Post-Program:
•    Follow-up with faculty, course advisors, and participants as needed, including hosting debrief meetings and compiling and distributing program evaluations.  
•    Review hotel invoices and prepare financial summaries.
•    Conduct recap meetings with education department staff to improve performance and quality of education programming. 

Other:
•    Manage a Program Coordinator.
•    Assist in the long-range planning and implementation for colleges and budget drafting and review.
•    Make program recommendations for the following fiscal year.
•    Support AAJ at Conventions and other events as necessary.
•    Other duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications

•    BA/BS required, JD a plus.
•    Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant work experience required; graduate degree may be substituted for some work experience.
•    Legal experience through education or employment history a plus.
•    Strong computer/technical skills required, including expertise using Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.
•    Experience using association management and learning management software strongly preferred; knowledge of NetForum and/or Path LMS a plus. 
•    Strong proofreading skills required; writing and editing experience preferred and experience drafting marketing materials is a plus.
•    Event, program, or education planning experience are strongly preferred; event or program planning experience in a non-profit, legal organization, or association is a plus.
•    A strong commitment to the preservation of the civil justice system required.
•    Frequent travel including occasional evening and weekend hours required. 

Salary Range: $62,400 - $70,000

Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ:

•    Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees)
•    Comprehensive health insurance which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match
•    Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years
•    Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits
•    Professional development opportunities
•    Company social events
•    Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC

AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please! 
 

Salary : $62,400 - $70,000