https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu Latest ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Jobs Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:43:58 Z https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22221313/sections-litigation-group-manager https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22221313/sections-litigation-group-manager D.C., The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations. AAJ is seeking a Sections & Litigation Group Manager for its Sections & Litigation department. The Sections & Litigation Group Manager supports the day-to-day operations of the department and works closely with members from 20 AAJ Sections and 100 Litigation Groups. The manager ensures that AAJ members have access to resources, oversees group operations, and promotes engagement through AAJ communities, virtual meetings, and AAJ conventions.   Essential duties include:   Operations Manage and support assigned Sections and Litigation Groups, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and enhancing the AAJ member experience. Ensure Section and Litigation Group members have access to resources and benefits to maximize their involvement with AAJ. Oversee Section and Litigation Group communities and list servers, ensuring timely responses and engagement from leadership. Work directly with Litigation Group Officers and the Litigation Group Leaders Council (LGLC) to schedule regular committee meetings and formulate committee agenda that provide updates to leadership, establish annual plans and initiatives, and set group membership goals. Manage LGLC meetings and maintain committee minutes. Work with assigned Section and Litigation Group leaders and AAJ Membership to support member recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives. Manage the formation and establishment of new Litigation Groups. Serve as the primary liaison between Litigation Groups and internal departments to support operational, programmatic, and promotional needs.   Meetings, Events, and Conventions Plan and coordinate Litigation Group meetings during AAJ conventions. Collaborate with group leaders to develop meeting agendas, identify priorities, and secure speakers for in-person and virtual programming. Schedule convention networking events in partnership with AAJ Sections and related AAJ departments. Develop virtual Lunch and Learn events and roundtable meetings to benefit Litigation Groups and engage members between AAJ Conventions.   Communications and Marketing Work with AAJ Marketing to create marketing content related to Sections and Litigation Groups. Develop and execute campaigns to promote Section and Litigation Group activities, including conventions and virtual events, with the goal of increasing participation and registration. Collaborate with related AAJ departments and group leaders to maintain accurate and engaging web content for each group.   Administrative Management Oversee financial operations for Litigation Groups, including dues collection, administrative fee collection, and fund distributions. Provide regular updates to relevant Litigation Group Chairs and Treasurers on group financials.   Additional Duties Perform other duties as assigned.     Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Three-five years’ experience in an office, non-profit, or association setting; experience working in the legal field or with legal professionals is a plus. Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or in a team environment. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail. Experience with CRM or AMS systems preferred (e.g., NetForum). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to members and stakeholders. Interest in social justice, politics, and consumer protection is a plus.   Salary Range: $66,000 - $76,000 Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ: Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees) Comprehensive health insurance which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits Professional development opportunities Company social events Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please! Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:15:01 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22200254/meetings-and-business-development-coordinator https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22200254/meetings-and-business-development-coordinator D.C., The American Association for Justice (AAJ) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations. AAJ is seeking a Meetings and Business Development Coordinator for its Meetings and Convention department. The Meetings and Business Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the meetings and business development teams, while working with colleagues to service the meetings portfolio and business development activities and operations.   Essential duties include: Assist with planning and execution of department events and meetings to include coordination with attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. Responsible for inventory, ordering and packing and shipment of event-related supplies for meetings and events. Input and update event content, creating and editing event surveys, reviewing event promotional material. Track and update event calendars, timelines, task lists and deliverables. Serves as primary contact for routine constituent questions via meetings mailbox, responds to email and telephone inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Directs non-routine and non-event related requests to managers, directors or other departments, as appropriate. Submits cover sheets and vendor invoices and refunds to accounting and into the accounting information system. Set up, maintain, track and record RFP responses for meetings and events and generate accurate reports regarding status of events. Assist with signage ordering and proofing for the conventions. Coordinate sponsorship confirmations, fulfillment and tracking, including implementation of sponsor benefits, as well as support of financial tracking and reconciliation. Update MTiley management system for email templates and sponsorship assets for upcoming conventions and events; coordinate and send sponsorship invoices and/or renewals, updates, and reminders. Provide onsite operational support at the Winter and Annual conventions. This includes unpacking shipments, organizing and distributing signage as needed, updating BD onsite checklists, assisting at the registration desk, and executing additional duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, events management, business or related field. 2-3 years of professional experience in meetings or event management, preferably in a not-for-profit environment or with a member association. Strong written and oral communication, time management, project management and interpersonal skills. Highly detailed and result-focused with excellent organizational skills. The ability to establish positive working relationships with staff and clients. Ability to perform basic accounting functions, processing invoices and coding. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, good time management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks. Working knowledge of industry terminology, sponsorship fulfillment, and tradeshow management processes. Demonstrated customer service ethic. Ability to interact productively with member plans, AAJ staff and work in a highly collaborative environment. Advanced skills in MS Office applications Strong MS Office skills, particularly with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.   Salary Range: $52,800-$66,000   Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ: Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees) Comprehensive health insurance which includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits Professional development opportunities Company social events Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC   AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please! Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:48:34 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22166251/policy-counsel https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22166251/policy-counsel Washington, D.C., The American Association for Justice (AAJ) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations. AAJ is seeking two Policy Counsel for its Public Affairs department. The Policy Counsel provides legal, legislative, and policy research in support of AAJ’s federal and state advocacy programs. Conducts analysis of assigned issues affecting individuals’ access to justice at the state and federal level. Essential duties include: Track, analyze, and assess federal and state legislation in assigned issue areas, as well as certain federal regulations. Draft legislative text and advocacy materials such as one-pagers, fact sheets, talking points, and regulatory comments for assigned issues. Engage with AAJ members on policy and regulatory priorities, including conducting research to evaluate civil justice implications of proposed legislation and regulations for AAJ members. Advise and assist Communications staff on relevant issues. Support efforts to provide information to Members of Congress and congressional staff, by preparing written materials and participating in Capitol Hill meetings and events as assigned. Requirements: Law degree with Bar admission. Minimum of three-five years of relevant experience, with Capitol Hill experience preferred. Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, including the ability to produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment and exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities. Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Familiarity with federal and state legislative and regulatory processes. A commitment to civil justice, and a clear understanding of AAJ’s issues and the ability to advocate for them to others.   Salary Range: $82,000-$100,000   Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ: Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees) Comprehensive health insurance which includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits Professional development opportunities Company social events Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please!   Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:54:52 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22152560/communication-coordinator https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22152560/communication-coordinator Washington, D.C., The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations. AAJ is seeking a  Communications Coordinator  for its Communications department. The Communications Coordinator role focuses on supporting the Communications Team in generating media coverage, developing digital communications, and publicizing AAJ’s civil justice advocacy.   Responsibilities: Work with Communications Team to help develop and implement strategies to support AAJ’s legislative agenda in the media. Assist with incoming press inquiries and digital media needs. Assist with building lists of key influencers, stakeholders, partners, and media. Support the team in cultivating relationships with reporters and pitch stories to local, state, and national outlets. Write press releases, opinion pieces, talking points, social media, and other content. Work with state affiliates and members to identify press opportunities and coordinate responses to inquiries. Engage grassroots activists and stakeholders and provide them with tools to take action in support of or opposition to legislation and policy. Monitor civil justice news and trends across a variety of outlets and platforms. Work with Communications Team to develop and execute rapid response media strategies. Manage clips database of relevant and earned media stories. Propose new initiatives and ideas in strategy sessions and daily communications planning meetings. Assist in advising AAJ members and stakeholders on media best practices. Perform administrative tasks as needed. Other duties as assigned.   Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in communications, public relations, or related field. Experience in media, campaign, or Capitol Hill environment is preferred. Knowledge and understanding of public relations and communications best practices, trends, and analytics. Strong verbal and written communication skills, superb attention to detail, and good judgment. Ability to work independently, take on responsibility, and use initiative to prioritize and work effectively, under pressure and under tight deadlines for multiple concurrent projects. Innovative self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to promoting and strengthening civil justice.   Salary Range: $51,200 - $64,000 Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ: Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees) Comprehensive health insurance which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits Professional development opportunities Company social events Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please!   Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:11:28 -0400