Manager, Trial Advocacy Education

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!