Program Manager-Committees and Projects
About the role
The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is the Bar association for all California attorneys. We are a member-driven, mission-focused organization dedicated to the professional advancement of attorneys practicing in the state of California. CLA has eighteen Sections including the New Lawyers Section (NLS) that share an area of interest in law and each offers top-tier programs, award winning conferences, events, and provides access to outstanding legal resources. We continuously seek new ways to expand our offerings. Through premier educational, networking, and advocacy opportunities, our members can maintain expertise in their fields, build contacts, and uphold the legal profession and system. CLA also has several initiatives that support its mission of promoting excellence, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. CLA is committed to promoting excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. We are dedicated to the professional advancement of attorneys from a variety of diverse backgrounds practicing in the state of California. All CLA employees must demonstrate cultural fluency by proactively managing bias and maintaining sensitivity to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, and age of our members and the legal community.
Under general direction of the Chief Governmental Affairs Officer , the Program Manager-Committees and Projects (PM) exercises discretion and independent judgment to provide a broad range of administrative, technical and managerial services to assist the organization in accomplishing its strategic goals. The PM works independently to manage the business of and primarily provide support to the CLA Committees including Committee meetings, programs, special projects, and other duties as assigned. Secondarily, the PM also may be asked to provide support to the California Lawyers Foundation (CLF). The PM acts as a strategic advisor to committee leaders, offering input and direction to ensure alignment with CLA’s mission and long-term goals. Serving as the operational hub for C