Staff Attorney, Policy

Staff Attorney, Policy & Leadership, CommunitiesJoin to apply for the Staff Attorney, Policy & Leadership, Communities role at D.C. BarThe Staff Attorney for Communities Policy and Leadership manages activities related to the governance, policies, and procedures of the D.C. Bar Communities and Communities Committee, including processes for leadership training, elections, succession planning and development, and compliance.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESDevelops and/or updates, implements, and monitors rules and procedures for the Communities and serves as first point of contact on compliance inquiries and interpretation of Communities Policies and Procedures.Supports the Director’s liaison duties related to the Communities Committee.Provides oversight to Community Steering Committee Elections and maintains historical data of Communities Steering Committees.Implements or provides oversight regarding activities related to Community Steering Committee post-election transitions.Develops member/volunteer training and leadership development programs.Identifies and recruits members for potential leadership appointments and for elected steering committee openings.Develops content programming for Communities and may manage Community-specific content programming as needed.Collaborates with Communities Staff to recommend and develop member value proposition for Community members.Coordinates publication of the D.C. Practice Manual and other Communities publications.Coordinates with steering committees on their submission of public statements.Evaluates, recommends, and facilitates the implementation of new or the sunsetting of dormant Communities groups.Serves as liaison to assigned communities and as a project manager for assigned events.Manages Community of the Year and Communities Lawyers of the Year Awards programs.Maintains Communities webpage content.Facilitates member engagement in the Communities discussion lists.Conceptualizes and/or implements special projects or events that support the strategic direction of the D.C. Bar or Communities as assigned.Manages and staffs Communities meetings and programs.Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSJ.D. from an accredited ABA law school.Active member of the D.C. Bar or eligible to become an active D.C. Bar member within two months of being hired.Prior relevant work experience managing multi-faceted projects.Proficient in database management and Microsoft 365.Ability to work often after hours and sporadically on weekends.Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Must be detail oriented and deadline driven.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and be able to manage several priorities in a day.Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated.Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in a professional association or other membership organization or similar nonprofit, managing adherence to bylaws or other policy documents.Direct experience managing member and volunteer leader relationships.The D.C. Bar is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.The Bar is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr