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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&nbsp;Senior Legal Counsel&nbsp;for its Legal Affairs department.&nbsp;The Senior Legal Counsel will support AAJ’s Legal Affairs team, focusing primarily on the amicus curiae program, while also advising AAJ and its related entities on compliance, governance, and contractual matters.Essential Duties include:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Case Screening &amp; Legal Analysis: Monitor relevant litigation and evaluate amicus participation based on alignment with AAJ’s mission.</li><li>Brief Drafting: Draft, edit, and file persuasive, high-quality amicus briefs, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.</li><li>Collaboration: Coordinate with external counsel and pro-consumer groups to develop and strengthen legal arguments.</li><li>Legal Advisory: Provide counsel on a broad range of issues, including nonprofit governance, regulatory compliance, transactions, and contracts.</li><li>Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret legal agreements.</li><li>Legal Operations: Maintain case-tracking systems and manage internal deadlines.</li><li>Special Projects: Handle additional legal tasks as assigned.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>J.D. from an accredited law school.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of legal experience; appellate or public interest background preferred.</li><li>Active member of a state bar; federal court admission (e.g., Supreme Court) preferred</li><li>Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.</li><li>Deep knowledge of and commitment to civil justice, trial by jury, and access to courts.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and familiarity with Bluebook citation.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Sound judgment and ability to work independently and collaboratively.</li><li>Ability to provide guidance to other team members; no direct reports.</li><li>Ability to work&nbsp;independently on complex legal matters with minimal supervision.</li></ul>Salary Range:&nbsp;$91,200 - $114,000Benefits 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

Senior Legal Counsel

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;Chief Financial Officer (CFO)&nbsp;for its Finance department. The CFO is responsible for providing strategic and day-to-day financial leadership and vision to AAJ and its related organizations. The CFO oversees the Finance team in accounting operations including responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.&nbsp; The CFO also ensures that AAJ has the financial systems, controls, and procedures in place for meeting compliance requirements and to support the association. The CFO is a member of the senior management team, reporting to the COO, and is the senior staff liaison to the Association’s Audit, Budget, and Retirement Committees.Essential Duties include:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Oversees financial data and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicates monthly and annual financial statements; monitors progress and changes and keeps senior leadership, officers, and committees abreast of AAJ’s financial status.</li><li>Provides timely and accurate information to the officers of the Association, Budget Committee, Executive Committee, AAJ Board of Governors. AAJ PAC Board of Trustees, and Endowment Board.</li><li>Oversees investments of funds for all organizations.</li><li>Provides senior leadership as staff liaison to the Association’s Audit, Budget, Endowment, and Retirement committees.</li><li>Manages organizational cash flow forecasting and establishes finance and administrative systems to support program operations.</li><li>Maintains internal control and safeguards receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets, and actual expenditures.</li><li>Oversees all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.</li><li>Oversees annual insurance renewal in conjunction with the Director of Human Resources.</li><li>Oversees Controller and Finance team for the annual audit of all organizations.</li><li>Oversees preparation of tax schedules for completing Form 990 and related schedules.</li><li>Maintains positive and productive working relationships with all departments, Officers, committees, and Board of Governors.</li><li>Leads AAJ’s senior staff, officers and budget committee in the annual budgeting and planning process.</li><li>Oversees all financial plans with comparison to actual results with a view to identify, explain and correct variances as appropriate.</li><li>Ensures compliance with federal and state regulatory and reporting requirements.</li><li>Serves as a member of the senior management team in the strategic planning process.</li><li>Assesses the organization and recommends potential changes to drive a more efficient and cost-effective finance function.</li><li>Reviews and approves all contracts that have a financial impact on the organization and ensures that management is aware of the financial implications of entering into those contracts.</li><li>Manages relationships with the external investment advisors, brokers, and banks, as well as other advisors to assist in the organization’s financial and legal affairs.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>B.S. degree in accounting required. CPA required.</li><li>Minimum of 15+ years of experience at Director and/or Controller level preferred and supervisory experience of Finance team required.</li><li>Non-profit association experience required.</li><li>Exceptional knowledge of financial practices and procedures; experience with public accounting preferred.</li><li>Experience working with and managing volunteer boards and committees.</li><li>Forward thinking and big picture oriented.</li><li>Strong systems management skills with experience implementing financial software systems.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li><li>Must successfully pass a criminal background check.</li></ul>Salary Range:&nbsp;$220,000 - $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;

Chief Financial Officer

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 Director of Business Development for its Business Development department. The Director of Business Development is responsible for developing new business opportunities, advertising and sponsorship revenue, growing the association’s exhibits, finding and developing new business opportunities and expanding the brand. A key responsibility of the Director of Business Development is to cultivate and strengthen relationships with AAJ sponsors and vendors. This role involves close collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure timely execution of deliverables and managing all aspects of sponsor-related activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, brand placement and the coordination of VIP experiences at AAJ-sponsored and non-sponsored events and conventions.Essential Job Duties:<ul><li>Grow the association’s non-dues, non-fundraising revenue generated through affinity programs, print and electronic advertising, exhibits, and sponsorship sales.</li><li>Direct and manage the business development team (2 direct reports) and support staff, including management of outside advertising sales and marketing contractors.</li><li>Collaborate with the Senior Director of Meeting and Sales to establish goals and overall direction of department.</li><li>With guidance from the Senior Director of Meetings and Sales and in collaboration with related association teams, develop and manage annual expense and revenue budgets.</li><li>Manage the association’s affinity programs, including new vendor prospecting, contract negotiation, and execution; retention and growth of current vendor relationships; and successful and effective promotion of products and services to members.</li><li>Lead the building of a robust prospect pipeline for all association-related marketing opportunities through strategic prospecting, research, networking, and attendance at trade shows, conferences, and other relevant industry events.</li><li>Work with Senior Director of Meetings and Sales, Business Development team members and other association departments to&nbsp; conceptualize, develop, and execute new and unique revenue-generating opportunities across all lines of business.</li><li>Initiate and supervise marketing activities, including coordination with AAJ’s Marketing team to develop multi-touch campaigns and marketing collateral.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of the legal industry a plus.</li><li>8+ years of senior-level sales and sales management experience, preferably in the association or non-for-profit sector, driving annual sales across multiple lines of business.</li><li>&nbsp;Experience selling and/or managing advertising, exhibits, sponsorships, affinity programs, and other association-related&nbsp; marketing opportunities.</li><li>Experience with advertising sales, metrics, and data analyzing processes; knowledge of magazine production preferred.</li><li>Experience leading and managing sales teams, processes, and operations, preferably in a large membership-based organization.</li><li>Strong sales, prospecting, follow-up, and closing skills, including the ability to identify, reach, and communicate effectively with senior-level decision-makers in writing, over the phone, and face-to-face.</li><li>Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement successful, customized sponsorship and promotional opportunities.</li><li>Advanced organizational, strategic planning, project management, and execution skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously and under pressure.</li><li>Experience developing and managing departmental expenses and revenue budgets.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of association structure, processes, databases, and systems with the ability to work effectively with association members and leadership.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other association teams.</li><li>Superior verbal/written communication and customer service skills with an emphasis on and commitment to building and maintaining strategic relationships.</li><li>Strong leadership, mentoring, and staff development skills.</li><li>Strong MS Office skills, particularly with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.</li><li>Travel required for meetings and events (approximately 20%).</li></ul>Salary Range: $118,000 - $140,000Benefits 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;

 Director of Business Development 

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;Manager, Trial Advocacy Education&nbsp;for its Education department.&nbsp;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:<ul><li>Host planning calls with AAJ members for both in-person and virtual programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Draft program plans and agendas, ensuring compliance with AAJ policies.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with AAJ staff and consultants to oversee reference material receipt and review.</li><li>Communicate program logistics and requirements with faculty.</li><li>Work with other AAJ staff to identify potential venues, review contracts and banquet orders, and ensure program plans are economically responsible.</li><li>Coordinate with education and marketing staff to prepare program descriptions, promote programs, and review marketing materials.</li><li>Manage program content upload for the online learning platform and assess user experience. Make recommended changes.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop strategies to utilize the LMS as a member-retainment tool.</li></ul>Onsite Program Execution:<ul><li>Travel to programs held around the country and serve as the face of AAJ to faculty and members at Education programs.</li><li>Meet with hotel staff and other facility staff to review program logistics.</li><li>Manage and train other AAJ staff traveling to programs.</li><li>Ensure registration and onsite logistics run smoothly and follow AAJ rules and standards.</li><li>Support faculty presentations, including assisting with technical questions or issues and troubleshooting problems independently.</li><li>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.</li></ul>Post-Program:<ul><li>Follow-up with faculty, course advisors, and participants as needed, including hosting debrief meetings and compiling and distributing program evaluations.&nbsp;</li><li>Review hotel invoices and prepare financial summaries.</li><li>Conduct recap meetings with education department staff to improve performance and quality of education programming.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other:<ul><li>Manage a Program Coordinator.</li><li>Assist in the long-range planning and implementation for colleges and budget drafting and review.</li><li>Make program recommendations for the following fiscal year.</li><li>Support AAJ at Conventions and other events as necessary.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>BA/BS required, JD a plus.</li><li>Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant work experience required; graduate degree may be substituted for some work experience.</li><li>Legal experience through education or employment history a plus.</li><li>Strong computer/technical skills required, including expertise using Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.</li><li>Experience using association management and learning management software strongly preferred; knowledge of NetForum and/or Path LMS a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong proofreading skills required; writing and editing experience preferred and experience drafting marketing materials is a plus.</li><li>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.</li><li>A strong commitment to the preservation of the civil justice system required.</li><li>Frequent travel including occasional evening and weekend hours required.&nbsp;</li></ul>Salary Range:&nbsp;$62,400 - $70,000Benefits 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;

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&nbsp;a&nbsp;fair&nbsp;chanceto&nbsp;seek&nbsp;justice&nbsp;when&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;injuredby&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 with a strong background in editorial work—particularly magazine editing—for its Publications department. We’re looking for an editor and writer who can distill complex legal topics into engaging, accurate, and accessible content for a professional audience.The Legal Associate editor plays a critical role in maintaining the editorial excellence of Trial magazine and 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 pitch article ideas that align with AAJ’s mission and audience.</li><li>Identify potential authors with expertise in relevant topics and guide them through the writing and editing process.</li><li>Solicit, evaluate, and manage manuscript submissions, including coordinating peer review.</li><li>Edit manuscripts for style, clarity, tone, accuracy, and organization, ensuring content is engaging and accessible.</li><li>Review content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and layout.</li><li>Craft compelling headlines, deks, subheads, and other content as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Write news stories, feature articles, and recurring department content for Trial (monthly print magazine) and Trial News (monthly online newsletter).</li><li>Review page proofs for consistency, accuracy, and layout quality before final publication.</li><li>Participate in content planning and art meetings to develop visual concepts for articles and covers.</li><li>Provide backup support to the Managing Editor of Professional Negligence Law Reporter and Products Liability Law Reporter as needed.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of editorial experience at a magazine, newsletter, or newspaper (not a law review).</li><li>Proven ability to edit and write&nbsp;with clarity and precision.</li><li>Strong news and feature writing skills.</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;command of AP style and proficiency with standard proofreading marks.</li><li>Knowledge of legal citation formats (ALWD) and tort law strongly preferred.</li><li>Experience collaborating&nbsp;with volunteer authors, peer reviewers, and members of professional associations.</li><li>Superior organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced&nbsp;publishing&nbsp;environment.</li><li>Sound editorial judgment and keen attention to detail.</li><li>Flexible, self-motivated, and able to&nbsp;adapt to&nbsp;shifting priorities and responsibilities.</li><li>Preference given to candidates with 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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