The New York State Bar Association, a nonprofit, professional association, seeks to fill the following positions:
- Member Resource Center Representative
- Assistant to the Executive Offices
- Legal Research Assistant
- Government Relations Policy Manager
- Liaison And Program Manager
The New York Bar Association is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefit package. Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements in confidence to the e-mail address below.
New York State Bar Association
Attn: Human Resources
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
[email protected]
The New York State Bar Association mandates the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement may be provided to individuals for strongly held religious beliefs or medical reasons.
Currently Available Positions
Member Resource Center Representative
The New York State Bar Association, a nonprofit professional association based in Albany, is currently seeking a full time Member Resource Center Representative. The position is responsible for providing direct customer support via telephone, email, and mail including entering product orders, program/seminar registrations, processing membership dues and outbound calling to members and customers. The position will also be responsible for outbound calling focusing on database management, member retention, renewal, and recruitment, as well as general lead follow-up in an effort to increase overall membership, CLE registration and NYSBA publications revenue to meet and/or exceed association goals. Additional administrative duties include data maintenance, transactional processing, report/paperwork generation and reception desk coverage.
A minimum of 2 to 3 years of customer service experience is required. Telephone sales experience is a plus. The ideal candidate must be proficient with Microsoft suite of Office applications. Experience with Fonteva/Salesforce or similar records management software is a plus. The candidate must have excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
The New York State Bar Association mandates the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement may be provided to individuals for strongly held religious beliefs or medical reasons. The NYSBA offers an excellent salary and benefit package. A hybrid office/remote schedule may be available. Please forward a cover letter along with resume and salary requirements to:
New York State Bar Association
ATTN: Human Resources Dept.
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
[email protected]
Assistant to the Executive Offices
The New York State Bar Association, a non-profit professional membership organization, is seeking an Assistant to the Executive Offices. The position is responsible for performing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative support duties for the Executive Offices, including the General Counsel, Public Interest, Governmental Relations, and volunteer leadership. Duties also include meeting planning and preparation; preparing minutes and reports; maintaining reference materials and rosters; reception coverage; and, serving as an executive office liaison for members, staff, and Association officers.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter who is organized, conscientious, and has a keen awareness of the confidentiality of the office. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience serving as an Administrative Assistant serving at and executive level is required. Proficiency in Microsoft applications and video conferencing software is necessary. Knowledge of Fonteva/Salesforce is strongly preferred.
The New York State Bar Association mandates the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement may be provided to individuals for strongly held religious beliefs or medical reasons. The NYSBA offers an excellent salary and benefit package. Please send a cover letter along with resume and salary requirements in confidence to:
New York State Bar Association
ATTN: Human Resources Dept.
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
[email protected]
Legal Research Assistant
The New York State Bar Association, a nonprofit professional organization located in Albany, NY, seeks a full-time, in-house Legal Research Assistant to assist in the publication of its reference books, forms, and other content. Duties include legal research, substantive cite-checking and Shepardizing, assisting with updating forms and requesting reprint permissions, providing copyediting support at all stages of the print and digital publication process, and assisting the membership department with market-based feedback on the roles and responsibilities of a practicing paralegal.
A bachelor’s degree and at least one year of legal research experience using Westlaw, Lexis, or Fastcase as well as knowledge of Bluebook style are required. A paralegal certificate and basic editorial knowledge and experience is preferred. An understanding of New York law, the New York court system, and the legislative process is a plus. Candidate will be a self-starter who is highly organized, able to manage multiple ongoing tasks, conscientious, and has an excellent eye for detail.
The New York State Bar Association mandates the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement may be provided to individuals for strongly held religious beliefs or medical reasons. The NYSBA offers an excellent salary and benefit package. Please forward a cover letter along with resume and salary requirements to:
New York State Bar Association
ATTN: Human Resources Dept.
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
[email protected]
Government Relations Policy Manager
The New York State Bar Association, a nonprofit professional association based in Albany, is currently seeking a full time Government Relations Policy Manager. The position is responsible for assisting in coordinating policy activity for NYSBA sections and committees and administrating continuing legal education programs, video conferences, webcasts, and video replays for attorneys as it relates to our government relations initiatives. Additionally, the position will assist in tracking key bills pending in the state legislature. Duties also include preparing program materials, program marketing, post-program follow up, and serving as liaison to program speakers.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in event or program planning and/or legislative policy is required. Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of Office applications, strong organizational skills, and a pleasant and professional demeanor are also required. Knowledge of Fonteva/Salesforce and CE21 is preferred. A college degree is required. A hybrid office/remote schedule may be available.
The New York State Bar Association mandates the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement may be provided to individuals for strongly held religious beliefs or medical reasons. The NYSBA offers an excellent salary and benefit package. Please forward a cover letter along with resume and salary requirements to:
New York State Bar Association
ATTN: Human Resources Dept.
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
[email protected]
Liaison and Program Manager
The New York State Bar Association, a non-profit professional association, seeks a Liaison and Program Manager to assist in the administration of continuing legal education programs for attorneys. The Association’s Sections are self-sustaining, smaller chapters of the Association which develop initiative to support members in various legal practice areas. Duties include assisting sections in achieving their goals and objectives, serving as a communications liaison, coordinating meeting arrangements, administering live Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, webianrs, video conferences, webcasts and video replays, and providing general support.
A bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience is required. Three to five years of event and meeting planning, project management, or related experience is also required. Experience working with executive boards of associations or non-profit organizations is a plus. Excellent organizational, computer and written and oral communication skills are required.
The New York State Bar Association mandates the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement may be provided to individuals for strongly held religious beliefs or medical reasons. The position is located in Albany and requires some travel. The Association is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefit package. Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
New York State Bar Association
ATTN: Human Resources Dept.
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
[email protected]