The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education is seeking a highly motivated, forward thinking individual to lead one of the premier law practice libraries in the country. This senior management position is responsible for a library of over 100 titles published in print and online, a staff of nine, including project managers, editors, and support personnel, and all phases of the acquisition and publishing process.

• A thorough knowledge of all aspects of legal practice guidance publishing;
• Strong project management skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Understanding of computer and Internet technology applications in the practice of law;
• Knowledge of effective marketing techniques for an ever changing marketplace;
• Strategic planning and budgeting experience;
• The ability to promote publishing initiatives using various media formats, such as printed marketing efforts, social media formats and websites;
• Excellent people skills and an ability and willingness to work in interdepartmental teams;
• A J.D. degree is required with significant experience in private sector law firm practice.
• Some travel throughout the state is required.

The Washington State Bar Association seeks candidates for an exciting opportunity. This position will lead development of the strategy and project plan for New Lawyer Education (NLE) throughout the state, including free and low-cost programming, in collaboration with the WSBA Young Lawyers Division.  This position also manages the WSBA-wide delivery of new lawyer training/education in an organized, comprehensive fashion.  The goal of the NLE project plan is to incorporate the use of a learning management system (LMS) and learning content management system (LCMS) which must combine elements that effectively impart the desired knowledge and enhance the experience for all involved.  This position leads a significant effort of advancing NLE and CLE programs into an e-learning environment with an eye towards creating robust and interactive online learning experiences utilizing multimedia components.  This position also manages the CLE Department's "mini-CLE" programming working jointly with department staff and provides support for department initiatives. The development of online programming will include supporting the department in selecting and utilizing appropriate software systems and contracting with vendors to develop the actual online electronic programming format.

The Washington State Bar Association seeks Seminar Development candidates who are passionate about developing and producing quality legal education in collaboration with a wide array of our Association’s colleagues.  Successful candidates will know what it takes to develop and produce legal seminars that provide dynamic learning experiences in an event-style format.  The position will also play an active role supporting the development of educational programs while also supporting the evolution of CLE’s departmental business initiatives.

Primary Objectives:
The Attorney Accreditation Specialist will work closely with state Legal Education and Specialty Certification bodies in order to gather state requirements, ensure that all events of the business are accredited (as applicable), collaborate with content teams on the accreditation of all events, and coordinate accreditation administrative coordinators’ workflow for the department.

• Responsible for gathering state accreditation requirements from state Legal Education and specialty certification bodies.
• Analyze state requirements in order to collaborate with content teams and ensure that events qualify.
• Monitor and manage requirement changes and coordinate credit for attendees of all events.
• Ensure that all events of the business are accredited (as applicable), and complete applications, attendance, certificates and other required documentation for department.Assist with day-of event procedures and ensure requirements are enforced.
• Work with manager to implement and track additional non-legal accreditation verticals.
• Manage relationships with certification bodies, including reviewing and maintaining current approved provider status in all states which offer this option, communicating West Professional Development (WPD) guidelines and policies, and providing feedback.
• Work cross-functionally with content team to ensure accreditation requirements are understood and procedures for event management are properly enforced. Identify potential changes that would ensure course accreditation and develop and implement recommendations on changes.
• Coordinate workflow of WPD administrative assistants to ensure applications, certificates, attendance, and other reporting deadlines are met. Respond to escalated accreditation customer service issues.

• Experience or knowledge of continuing legal education and/or accreditation preferred, but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of PC’s and applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Must exercise sound judgment.

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ICLE seeks an attorney with at least 3 years of law practice experience and two or more years of supervisory experience to manage ICLE's Education Department under the direction of ICLE's Education Director. This includes supervising seminar planners; setting customer policies; leading strategic plan projects; and planning, developing, and implementing continuing education seminars and web-based legal resources. Requirements include membership in a state bar association, demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with customers, volunteer contributors, and co-workers, project management experience, a track record of leadership positions, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel to seminar locations and meetings in Michigan, including some evening and weekend events. This is a permanent, full-time position on site. Salary range, depending on experience and qualifications, is $80,000-$95,000 plus a generous package of fringe benefits and 24 days of paid vacation. Applicants will be required to complete a work sample administered by ICLE. More info at www.umich.edu/~jobs/ (posting #37556). Send resume and writing sample to Jeff Kirkey, Education Director, ICLE, 1020 Greene St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1444. The University of Michigan is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

ICLE seeks an attorney with at least 2-3 years of law practice experience in litigation, ADR, family law, criminal law, employment law or an equivalent combination of law-related or business experience. The job involves planning and administering legal seminars and developing web-based legal resources and education. Requirements include membership in a state bar association, demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with customers, volunteer contributors, and co-workers, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel to seminar locations and meetings in Michigan, including some evening and weekend events. This is a permanent, full-time position on site. Salary range, depending on experience and qualifications, is $55,000-$65,000 plus a generous package of fringe benefits and 24 days of paid vacation. Applicants will be required to complete a work sample administered by ICLE. More info at www.umich.edu/~jobs/ (posting #37554). Send resume and writing sample to Jeff Kirkey, Director of Partnership and Certificate Programs, ICLE, 1020 Greene St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1444. The University of Michigan is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

This senior management position, located within the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Supreme Court of Arizona, provides leadership on statewide Judicial Branch education initiatives and innovations that have made Arizona one of the leaders among states in judicial education. In addition to supporting the work of various Supreme Court education committees, the Education Services Director directs the work of division employees and oversees a budget of over $2 million. Responsibilities include directing the development and delivery of relevant and innovative educational programs for judicial officers and employees.

Bachelor’s degree required and Masters’ degree preferred in public administration, legal or education-related field. Ten years of judicial education, adult education or court experience, with at least five years of senior level management experience, is required. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the application of adult education principles and best practices in the development and delivery of curriculum and educational programs. Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills required, along with a demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Some travel is required.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, including current salary, and resume to the following email address or fax number: 34688-CS-549@azcourts.hrmdirect.com or 602-452-3562. Please direct questions to James Westmiller at 602-452-3311. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in the interview process. Finalists must undergo a background investigation.

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