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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 Senior Director of Government Affairs for its Public Affairs department. The Senior Director of Government Affairs must be committed to preserving and expanding individuals’ access to the civil justice system to vindicate the rights and remedies granted to them under the law.The Senior Director of Government Affairs is responsible for developing policy analysis on issues related to the civil tort system pending before Congress and the Executive Branch. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic vision and the ability to implement a comprehensive legislative strategy to achieve desired outcomes by working with Members of Congress and their staff, as well as federal agencies.The model candidate will be able to manage and inspire a team of advocacy professionals and demonstrate proficiency in policy analysis, bill and amendment drafting, complex legislative negotiations, and possess strong communication skills. Additionally, the perfect candidate will have a track record of managing a wide array of diverse issue areas and strong multi-tasking skills.Essential Duties Include (but not limited to):<ul><li>Lobbying Congress, the Executive Branch, and Administrative Agencies.</li><li>Briefing association leadership on key congressional issues.</li><li>Preparing written communications to the Hill.</li><li>Regular outreach to AAJ membership to determine substantive policy positions.</li><li>Organizing policy briefings for congressional staff.</li><li>Keeping up to date regarding news affecting congress and federal agencies.</li><li>Providing timely feedback to AAJ advocacy and communications teams concerning their performance of job duties.</li><li>Attend political events and fundraisers.</li><li>Working with allied groups.</li><li>Developing relationships with new allies.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>JD degree and Bar membership.</li><li>Must have a combined minimum of 10 or more years working on Capitol Hill, a government relations team at a trade association, law firm, or lobbying firm. Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to navigate relationships with lawmakers and government officials.</li><li>Outstanding leadership and collaboration skills.</li><li>Ability to build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams at all levels across the organization and agency partners to facilitate team success.</li><li>The ability to travel to two conventions and various events during the work week.</li></ul>Salary Range:&nbsp;$239,000- $260,000Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ:<ul><li>Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees)</li><li>Comprehensive health insurance which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match</li><li>Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years</li><li>Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits</li><li>Professional development opportunities</li><li>Company social events</li><li>Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC</li></ul>AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please!&nbsp;

American Association for Justice

Sr. Director of Government Affairs

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&nbsp;Member Records Specialist for its Membership department. The Member Records Specialist will maintain the membership database, collaborate with IT staff to implement updates to the association management system, manage data related to committee assignments, assist with the firm billing program, and analyze membership data.Job duties include:<ul><li>Run various monthly processes and reports such as delinquent member drop process, membership statistics, retention, membership demographics, invoices census and ad-hoc reports.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the membership database by regularly reviewing, updating, and validating member records and data in accordance with established data management standards.</li><li>Review data and project future retention trends.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with vendors to produce data files, and review and approve orders.</li><li>Assist with the Annual Firm Billing Program, including billing, payments, record management, and working with contacts to amend invoices.</li><li>Respond to requests for membership data, including but not limited to committee rosters, former members, and match lists, and compare our data to state data.</li><li>Serve as a liaison during the annual membership list exchange, determining the ideal use of that data and maintaining data integrity.</li><li>Work with IT staff to ensure the association management system meets department needs, test upgrades, improve queries, and assist with improving the team's overall database use.</li><li>Serve as point of contact for data related to the Leaders Forum Program.</li><li>Assist with annual committee appointments by building new committee rosters in the database, preparing correspondence for prospective members, and maintaining updated committee assignments throughout the year.</li><li>Perform other duties and tasks assigned.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent years of relevant work experience required.</li><li>Minimum of 4 years of experience in membership management, database administration, or IT-related roles.</li><li>Prior association and/or non-profit experience are required.&nbsp;</li><li>Working knowledge and experience in Net Forum or a similar Association Management System (AMS) are required. Experience in Net Forum strongly preferred.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</li><li>Strong organizational and attention to detail required.</li><li>Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently; analytical and problem-solving skills are strongly preferred.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate with staff, vendors, and members in a team environment.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required.</li></ul>Salary Range:&nbsp;$60,800-$72,000Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ:<ul><li>Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees)</li><li>Comprehensive health insurance which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match</li><li>Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years</li><li>Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits</li><li>Professional development opportunities</li><li>Company social events</li><li>Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC</li></ul>AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please!&nbsp;

Member Records Specialist

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 an Education Program Coordinator&nbsp;for its Education department. The Education Program Coordinator will support the planning and execution of AAJ Education Colleges, Seminars, and Webinars. including working with faculty and course advisors to develop and plan education programming; organizing attendee and speaker materials; communicating with speakers and support staff in a clear, efficient, and prompt manner; and drafting and editing marketing materials.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support the planning and execution of AAJ Education programming including working with faculty and course advisors to develop and plan education programming; organizing attendee and speaker materials; communicating with speakers and support staff in a clear, efficient, and prompt manner; and drafting and editing marketing materials.</li><li>Provide on-site administration of AAJ Education programs, including working with properties on planning, set-up and break-down, registration, and providing necessary onsite coordination.</li><li>Run and provide administration of virtual AAJ Education programs, including logistical set-up of these programs.</li><li>Conduct post-program follow-up, including preparing attendee and faculty communication and expense reports.</li><li>Draft and review marketing and promotion materials for educational programs.</li><li>Build out programs on AAJ’s On-Demand platform.</li><li>Serve as a resource for other departments and administrative tasks as necessary.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>BA/BS required. A background in associations, professional education, or meeting (events) planning strongly preferred.</li><li>One to two years of work experience in an office, non-profit, or association setting. Experience working in the legal field or with legal professionals a plus.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and proven experience with completing projects on tight deadlines and within budget and handling multiple projects at one time.</li><li>Efficiency and attention to detail necessary; experience proofreading preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.&nbsp; Able to communicate clearly with colleagues across multiple departments, supervisors, professional members, and support staff, including onsite support staff.</li><li>Ability to work independently and show good judgment.</li><li>Computer literacy, including proficiency using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and database programs (such as Netforum) required; experience keeping web content up to date preferred.</li></ul>Salary Range:&nbsp;$51,900-$57,800Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ:<ul><li>Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees)</li><li>Comprehensive health insurance which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match</li><li>Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years</li><li>Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits</li><li>Professional development opportunities</li><li>Company social events</li><li>Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC</li></ul>AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please!&nbsp;

Program Coordinator

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 an IT Systems and Database Administrator for its IT department. The IT Systems and Database Administrator assumes responsibility for delivering comprehensive technical support encompassing application systems, hardware, software, AV, network infrastructure, database, on-premises, and Microsoft Azure cloud hosting environment. The IT Systems and Database Administrator play a key role in ensuring efficiency, security, and alignment of technology systems with the organization's goals and objectives. &nbsp;Job duties include:  Manage the organization's technology infrastructure, including servers, workstations, AV, networks, databases, and software applications. Ensure that systems are secure, dependable, scalable, and capable of supporting organization’s operations.  Serve as Microsoft 365 system and SQL database administrator.  Contribute to and implement recommendations on advancing operations within the department to gain efficiency.  Collaborate with the help desk support assistant and ensure the support requests are managed in a timely manner.  Provide guidance, coaching, and support to ensure the helpdesk team's effectiveness and productivity.  Assist the Director of Information Technology to review and prepare the annual IT budget.  Identify cost-effective solutions and prioritize spending to ensure that IT resources are used effectively. Review and validate the invoices for accuracy.  Collaborate with the Director of Information Technology to align IT strategies with the organization's mission and objectives.  Provide training and support for staff members on IT systems and tools. Ensure that employees have the knowledge and skills they need to effectively use technology in their roles.  Maintain and update plans for disaster recovery and business continuity to minimize disruptions to organization’s operations in the event of IT failures or other emergencies.  Implement IT service management best practices, aligning operational processes with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) standards to optimize service delivery.  Initiate annual audits of policies and procedures, formulating compliance action items pertaining to service interactions and contractual obligations with business partners and clients.  Provide backup coverage for the Helpdesk Assistant.  Manage the entire lifecycle of IT assets, including hardware and software inventory management, procurement, environmentally responsible recycling practices.  Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices, driving continuous improvement in IT processes and systems. &nbsp;Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.  Relevant Microsoft certifications such as MCSE/MCSA, Azure Administrator, or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator.  5+ years of experience as an IT Systems and Database Administrator managing cloud-based environments including Microsoft Azure, AWS, or third-party hosting (e.g., Rackspace).  Strong experience with Windows Server, Azure Active Directory, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.  Proven skills in MS SQL Server or other relational databases, including performance monitoring and tuning.  Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, Defender, and Autopilot deployment.  Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, SSL certificates, and network security best practices.  Experience with IT ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk) and email security platforms (e.g., Mimecast). Docusign Envelope ID: 486641B9-5961-4675-9039-F1984CCCA896  Working knowledge of Association Management Systems (AMS, preferably Momentive Software/NetForum) and Content Management Systems (CMS, preferably Sitecore).  Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to communicate technical solutions to non-technical audiences.  Creative problem-solving abilities and dedication to improving user experience and operational efficiency.  Ability to work onsite five days a week. &nbsp;Salary Range: $105,600-$120,000 &nbsp;Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ:  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! Docusign Envelope ID: 486641B9-5961-4675-9039-F1984CCCA896

IT Systems and Database Administrator

The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have&nbsp;a&nbsp;fair&nbsp;chance to&nbsp;seek&nbsp;justice&nbsp;when&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;injured by&nbsp;the&nbsp;negligence&nbsp;or&nbsp;misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful&nbsp;corporations.AAJ is seeking a Legal Associate Editor for its Publications department.&nbsp;The Legal Associate Editor&nbsp;plays a critical role in maintaining the editorial excellence of Trial magazine&nbsp;and&nbsp;its companion publications, Professional Negligence Law Reporter and Products Liability Law Reporter. This position involves editing, proofreading, and contributing original content, all while ensuring strict adherence to style, accuracy, clarity, and formatting standards. The Legal Associate Editor also proofs copy to ensure overall clarity, accuracy, and proper formatting.Essential job duties include:<ul><li>Research and develop article ideas and identify appropriate authors.</li><li>Solicit and evaluate manuscripts for Trial and arrange for manuscript peer reviews.</li><li>Write news stories and feature articles for Trial&nbsp;(monthly print magazine) and Trial News&nbsp;(monthly online newsletter).</li><li>Write various recurring department sections in Trial.</li><li>Edit and rewrite content for style, clarity, accuracy, and organization.</li><li>Proofread for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and layout.</li><li>Craft headlines, subheads, deks, and other editorial content as needed.</li><li>Read and review page proofs to identify and correct layout issues, formatting inconsistencies, and editorial errors before final publication.</li><li>Participate in art meetings to develop visual concepts for articles and covers.</li><li>Assist with editorial planning.</li><li>Serve as backup to the Managing Editor of&nbsp;Professional Negligence Law Reporter and Products Liability Law Reporter&nbsp;as needed.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of editorial experience in a magazine, newsletter, or newspaper setting.</li><li>JD degree&nbsp;preferred; alternatively, at least 3 years of legal publishing experience required.</li><li>Proven ability to edit and write about complex legal topics with clarity and precision.</li><li>Strong research, reporting, and writing skills, particularly for news and feature articles.</li><li>Excellent proofreading skills and&nbsp;strong command of AP style.</li><li>Knowledge of tort law and legal citation formats (ALWD) strongly desired.</li><li>Experience with online publishing environments and content management systems preferred.</li><li>Experience working&nbsp;with volunteer authors, peer reviewers, and members of professional associations is a plus.</li><li>Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and&nbsp;sound editorial judgment.</li><li>Ability to&nbsp;manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced&nbsp;publishing&nbsp;environment.</li><li>Flexible, self-motivated, and able to&nbsp;adapt to&nbsp;shifting priorities and responsibilities.</li><li>Preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience editing manuscripts and reviewing page proofs.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required.&nbsp;</li></ul>WHAT AAJ PROVIDES: • A hybrid schedule&nbsp;three common days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and two days remote (Monday and Friday). • Competitive salary and benefits including: paid time off (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, family leave) • 11 federal holidays and paid time off between Christmas and New Years • 401K employer match • Subsidized healthcare plans for you and your dependents • Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options are available • Flexible Spending Accounts, pre-tax parking/transit deductions and metro transit subsidy • Company social events• Tuition assistance • Fitness reimbursement • 100% remote for the month of August&nbsp; (for most employees) • Offices conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown in downtown Washington, DC.AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please!

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