Assistant to the Judiciary Committee/Program Coordinator

Position Title: Assistant to the Judiciary Committee/Program Coordinator

Position Reports To: Dual Reporting to Senior Director, Programs/Committee Engagement and Director, Customer Relations

Department: Judiciary Committee & Programs

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

The New York City Bar Association (City Bar), founded in 1870, is a voluntary association of lawyers and law students. The City Bar’s mission is to equip and mobilize the legal profession to practice with excellence, promote reform of the law, and uphold the rule of law and access to justice in support of a fair society and the public interest in our community, our nation, and throughout the world.

DEPARTMENTS

This is a hybrid role split between the Judiciary Committee Office and the Programs Department.

Assistant to the Judiciary Committee:

This office provides general administrative assistance for the Judiciary Committee, coordinating intra-Judiciary Committee communication, collaboration with other county bar associations, and contact with potential judicial candidates the Committee reviews for state and federal judicial posts.

Program Coordinator:

The Programs Department offers various types of programs for attorneys to update and continue their education in the law as well as earn required CLE credit, along with non-CLE programs. In addition to the approximately 130 discrete live programs, we offer live webcasts and online/on demand programs. The Programs Department is committed to providing quality and timely programs to both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Some areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Judiciary Committee Assistant:

· Assist Judiciary Committee with evaluations of judicial candidates

· Maintain confidential files and database of judicial candidates

· Schedule and arrange agenda; attend Judiciary Committee meetings

· Undertake all general administrative duties necessary for Judiciary Committee to function effectively

· Take on additional responsibilities/special projects as needed

Program Coordinator:

· Correspond with program faculty; confirming faculty information

· Set deadlines for course materials and following up as necessary

· Obtain copyright permission for articles and assisting with organizing materials and sending materials for reproduction

· Organize meetings for faculty; send marketing materials to faculty

· Assist with all aspects of customer service at programs, including setting up the registration desk, processing walk-in registrations, distributing CLE certificates, ensuring attendees and faculty members sign in/out, and ensuring the room is properly set-up

· Take on additional responsibilities/special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

· Associate level degree or higher, or equivalent experience

· Minimum 1 year relevant work and/or internship experience

· Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal

· Strong computer skills

· Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

· Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail required

· Able to multi-task, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines

· Successfully provide excellent customer service skills

· Some knowledge of legal field and/or court system a plus

· Interest in nonprofit organizations

· Must be flexible to work some late night meetings and early mornings as needed for programs; may also require some travel within the five boroughs.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

This is a hybrid position. Currently, this role will generally need to come into the office 50% of the time and for City Bar events, though this may change based on changing needs.

Starting salary for this position is $45,000 - $47,500 (annualized). We provide a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick time, holidays including closing this year between Christmas and New Year’s Day, day off each year for volunteer work, extra time off in the summer), choice of medical plans, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, commuter benefits program, Employee Assistance Program, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee discounts, and more!

HOW TO APPLY:

It is suggested that qualified candidates submit a cover letter to explain why you are interested in the position, when applying. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity. It is the policy of the Organization to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, arrest or conviction record, pregnancy, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, marital status, partnership status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, religion, sex, genetic information, military status, unemployment status or any other characteristic as protected by law. With regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related laws, the City Bar will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for persons due to their religious beliefs, disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition or because the individual was a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking.

Salary : $45,000 - $47,500