The State Bar of Wisconsin has an opening for a friendly, creative, deadline-driven person to work on our fast-paced and collaborative professional development team as a Seminars Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with top professionals in the legal community in the development and delivery of high-quality and innovative legal education seminars for Wisconsin Attorneys. Don't miss this chance to have meaningful work with accomplished and interesting professionals in the legal industry.
Who We Are
The State Bar of Wisconsin is a professional association, created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, for all attorneys who hold a Wisconsin law license. With more than 25,000 members, the State Bar exists to serve its members and the public by promoting the law and access to justice. We aid the courts in improving the administration of justice, provide continuing legal education and other services for our members, support the education of law students, and educate the public about the legal system. The State Bar of Wisconsin also provides public services -- such as attorney referrals and public education – and supports programs that provide reduced-fee legal assistance for low-income state residents.
What You Will Love
- Variety, creativity, autonomy, managing multiple priorities, and the opportunity to build relationships with the thought leaders and experts in Wisconsin's legal community.
- Working with a mission-driven organization that acts with integrity, promotes justice, and addresses systemic racism and implicit bias in the legal system.
- The people, the culture and a hybrid work environment! We care about our people, our work, and our members. We value work/life balance and offer excellent benefits and flexibility to support our employees and their lives outside of work. Once fully trained and proficient, this position has the option to work hybrid.
- Collaboration and team support. Be a part of a cohesive team that works closely together and helps one another produce top-notch educational events. You will be welcomed and supported to learn and grow in the position.
What You Will Do
- Monitor legal developments, anticipate and plan for attorneys' educational needs
- Help develop engaging, thought-provoking course content
- Recruit faculty through a network of volunteer attorneys and specialists
- Build on-going relationships with members and other sources of information regarding emerging legal topics, legal practice trends, and diversity, equity and inclusion principles
- Apply adult learning principles in the design, development, and implementation of innovative and engaging continuing legal education seminars
- Evaluate, provide feedback and influence content developers so that our seminars are educational, interesting, engaging and thought-provoking.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in business, education, legal studies or related field required; law office experience or law related degree is desirable.
- Understanding of adult education principles and experience with program design. Adult learning certification is desirable.
- The ability to build trust and rapport and communicate effectively with a diverse, professional audience
- Knowledge of distance learning practices and tools
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects. Proven ability to meet deadlines and work in fast-paced environment. Must be proactive and organized.
- Candidates must be willing to travel up to 15%, some overnight stays required
- Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion principles and the importance of integrating these principles into continuing legal education
Compensation and Benefits
The State Bar of Wisconsin offers competitive compensation with annual merit increases and excellent benefits including:
- 3 weeks of paid vacation per year
- 2 weeks of paid sick time per year
- Excellent and low-cost health and dental insurance
- Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
- 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days
- Volunteer time off
- Hybrid work schedules and flexibility
- 8% 401(k) contribution!!
- The State Bar is also a “qualified employer" for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
How To Apply
To apply, visit www.wisbar.org/careers to upload a resume and a cover letter, including salary expectations. This position will be posted until it is filled, but priority will be given to applicants who submit early, so don't wait. Apply today!
The State Bar of Wisconsin is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and seeks to create a supportive, welcoming environment for all. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds,
because it's the right thing to do and it makes us stronger.
Candidates who share these values and reflect the rich diversity of our community are
encouraged to apply.
