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Founded in 1874, The Chicago Bar Association is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States. The Association is a voluntary membership consisting largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the State of Illinois. 

The purposes and objectives of the Association are:

• To establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of the law and to promote the general welfare of the members thereof, particularly by sponsoring and supporting continuing legal education programs covering new developments in all fields of law.
• To cultivate social relationships among its members.
• To increase the usefulness of the legal profession in promoting the due administration of justice and the public good.

Supervisor:  CLE Director

Full-time

Position Summary: The Chicago Bar Association (CBA) is committed to supporting the legal profession and serving the public through education, professional development, and community engagement. CBA seeks a Committee and Member Services Coordinator who will play a critical role in fostering engagement of both committee leaders and members. This role coordinates committee meetings, maintains committee records and communications, and assists members with inquiries related to committee participation.  The position works closely with staff and volunteer leadership to ensure committee activities run smoothly and provide a high-quality experience for members.  The coordinator is responsible for the maintenance and functioning of CBA and Young Lawyer Section (YLS) committees including coordinating their meetings and fulfilling any special requests.

Specific Assignments: 

• Manage and maintain the calendar and scheduling for all CBA and YLS committee meetings
• Maintain committee rosters and distribute updates to committee leadership
• Create and maintain online registration pages for committee events on the website and determine MCLE eligibility
• Distribute meeting notices and upload materials for committee meetings
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including AV and other arrangements
• Assist with planning and coordination of special committee events and functions
• Support annual committee registration, including processing changes and updating rosters
• Respond to member inquiries regarding committees, meetings, and registration
• Troubleshoot issues related to committee meetings and operations
• Coordinate committee leadership transitions and annual chair/vice-chair orientation, including updating the committee chair handbook
• Prepare year-end committee service reports
• Provide general customer service support, including answering CBA phone calls and emails
• Assist with additional projects as assigned

Please note: This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. The CBA is a team-oriented organization where our staff members are expected to perform any duty required to advance the mission of the association, regardless of whether the duty is listed in any specific job description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work environment (3 days in office typically)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Occasional early morning or evening meetings may be required