Legal Program Attorney

Maryland State Bar Association – MSBA
Baltimore, MD
Category Education
Job Description
The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Program Attorney to support the development, coordination, and delivery of continuing legal education programs. The Program Attorney will work closely with MSBA members, volunteer subject matter expert presenters, and MSBA staff to create educational content, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and contribute to the overall success of MSBA CLE initiatives.

Requirements

  • Design, research, and create educational content for CLE programs, webinars, and in-person seminars.
  • Develop courses specifically for the on-demand catalog, repurpose long format courses into portable microlearning opportunities, and audio-only online learning.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and presenters to develop timely, relevant, and engaging legal education materials.
  • Ensure that program topics reflect current legal trends, best practices, and ethical considerations.
  • Oversee the submission of CLE programs for accreditation to state bar authorities and ensure compliance with all continuing legal education requirements.
  • Maintain knowledge of evolving state CLE regulations and accreditation standards.
  • Review and approve materials and presentations to ensure they meet bar requirements and quality standards.
  • Manage the logistics and execution of in-person and virtual CLE events, including scheduling, speaker coordination, and materials distribution.
  • Collaborate with marketing, events, and technology teams to promote CLE programs and ensure smooth delivery of events.
  • Act as a liaison between the CLE department and bar members, assisting with program inquiries and feedback.
  • Recruit, vet, and provide ongoing support to CLE speakers and presenters.
  • Ensure that speakers are equipped with the necessary tools and information for successful presentations.
  • Develop and distribute presenter guidelines and materials.
  • Collect feedback from participants and speakers to assess the effectiveness of CLE programs.
  • Monitor attendee engagement and satisfaction, suggesting improvements based on data and feedback.
  • Stay informed about emerging trends in legal education and propose new formats, topics, or delivery methods to enhance program offerings.
  • Conduct research on developments in legal practice and ethics to identify relevant CLE topics.
  • Review recent case law, statutory changes, and regulations that impact the legal profession for inclusion in CLE programs.
  • Maintain CLE program records, including attendance, accreditation applications, credit tracking, credit reporting, and customer course completion and credit hours.
  • Assist in preparing reports and updates for the CLE department and the bar association’s board or committees.
  • Provide assistance with budget management and cost-effective delivery of programs.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
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