The Association for association professionals in Chicagoland

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 Sections & Litigation Group Manager for its Sections & Litigation department. The Sections & Litigation Group Manager supports the day-to-day operations of the department and works closely with members from 20 AAJ Sections and 100 Litigation Groups. The manager ensures that AAJ members have access to resources, oversees group operations, and promotes engagement through AAJ communities, virtual meetings, and AAJ conventions.

Essential duties include:

Operations

• Manage and support assigned Sections and Litigation Groups, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and enhancing the AAJ member experience.
• Ensure Section and Litigation Group members have access to resources and benefits to maximize their involvement with AAJ.
• Oversee Section and Litigation Group communities and list servers, ensuring timely responses and engagement from leadership.
• Work directly with Litigation Group Officers and the Litigation Group Leaders Council (LGLC) to schedule regular committee meetings and formulate committee agenda that provide updates to leadership, establish annual plans and initiatives, and set group membership goals.
• Manage LGLC meetings and maintain committee minutes.
• Work with assigned Section and Litigation Group leaders and AAJ Membership to support member recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives.
• Manage the formation and establishment of new Litigation Groups.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Litigation Groups and internal departments to support operational, programmatic, and promotional needs.

Meetings, Events, and Conventions

• Plan and coordinate Litigation Group meetings during AAJ conventions.
• Collaborate with group leaders to develop meeting agendas, identify priorities, and secure speakers for in-person and virtual programming.
• Schedule convention networking events in partnership with AAJ Sections and related AAJ departments.
• Develop virtual Lunch and Learn events and roundtable meetings to benefit Litigation Groups and engage members between AAJ Conventions.

Communications and Marketing

• Work with AAJ Marketing to create marketing content related to Sections and Litigation Groups.
• Develop and execute campaigns to promote Section and Litigation Group activities, including conventions and virtual events, with the goal of increasing participation and registration.
• Collaborate with related AAJ departments and group leaders to maintain accurate and engaging web content for each group.

Administrative Management

• Oversee financial operations for Litigation Groups, including dues collection, administrative fee collection, and fund distributions.
• Provide regular updates to relevant Litigation Group Chairs and Treasurers on group financials.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three-five years’ experience in an office, non-profit, or association setting; experience working in the legal field or with legal professionals is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or in a team environment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with CRM or AMS systems preferred (e.g., NetForum).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to members and stakeholders.
• Interest in social justice, politics, and consumer protection is a plus.

Salary Range: $66,000 - $76,000

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!

About American Association for Justice

American Association for Justice (AAJ) delivers Exceptional Education, Unparalleled Advocacy, and a Dedicated Community of Trial Lawyers Fighting for Justice. AAJ promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights—particularly the right to trial by jury—and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. With members worldwide, and a network of U.S. and Canadian affiliates involved in diverse areas of trial advocacy, AAJ provides lawyers with the information and professional assistance needed to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values inherent in the civil justice system.

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