The Virginia State Bar (VSB) has an immediate opening for a driven individual who will provide a range of administrative and logistical support services for several volunteer groups including the VSB Executive Committee and Council, five legal practice sections, and standalone events such as the Leroy R. Hassell Sr. Indigent Criminal Defense Seminar, the VSB Techshow, and other groups or events as assigned. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work, as well as some state-wide travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with chairs of various committees and sections of the bar to develop and execute programs, meetings, and events, some of which may be virtual or hybrid.
• Coordinate all logistical aspects of meetings and programs, including scheduling, venue selection, catering, audio-visual needs, and other specifications.
• Collaborate with volunteers to prepare meeting and program materials and secure speakers.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department to promote events, publish newsletters, and generate other forms of publicity.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Virginia Freedom of Information Act for qualifying groups and continuing legal education requirements for some VSB-sponsored courses.
• Develop and manage budgets.
• Provide on-site support for meetings and programs.
• Maintain detailed records of meetings and events and implement feedback to improve future events.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with meeting planning and execution processes and excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills. Experience working in a legal or professional association is a plus. They will demonstrate the ability to problem solve and use good judgment, multitask, and work independently and collaboratively in lead and supporting roles within a team. They will also be detail-oriented, dependable, flexible, self-motivated, proficient with computer software and applications, and comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines in a professional environment. Successful completion of a criminal background check is also required.

This is a full-time salaried position located in the VSB office in Richmond, Virginia with excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Employees are eligible to take advantage of the VSB’s telework policy following a six-month probationary period. Please send cover letter and resume to: hr@vsb.org. This position is open until filled.

About Virginia State Bar

The Virginia State Bar (VSB) was created in 1938 by the Virginia General Assembly as an administrative agency of the Supreme Court of Virginia, unifying Virginia lawyers into a mandatory state bar. The VSB is governed by its Council and Executive Committee, whose members are elected or appointed from every judicial circuit in the Commonwealth. Appointed volunteer lawyers and nonlawyers make up the many VSB boards and committees. The mission of the Virginia State Bar is (1) to protect the public, (2) to regulate the legal profession of Virginia, (3) to advance access to legal services, and (4) to assist in improving the legal profession and the judicial system. All VSB activities relate to one or more of these four elements. The VSB is supported entirely by annual lawyer license fees, self-generated income, and volunteer service. It receives no tax dollars. The Bar Programs & Engagement department supports twenty-four substantive law sections and organizes several large format educational programs, including an Annual Meeting each June. This department works alongside hundreds of volunteers to support of the mission of the VSB.

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