Professional Development Lawyer(s)

April 13, 2018

Ontario Bar Association Job Opportunities

Professional Development Lawyer(s)

(2) Maternity Leave Coverages:

One 18 month contract beginning late May

One 14 month contract beginning early-mid July

Our Organization

The Ontario Bar Association is a volunteer association for Lawyers and those in the legal community and our focus is to promote advocacy and provide professional development, amongst other things to our valued members.

Position Summary

The Professional Development Lawyer is responsible for developing and marketing relevant and practical Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programming in a broad range of substantive and procedural areas, operating in accordance with Ontario Bar Association (OBA) policies and procedures and with regard to OBA’s budget and strategic plan. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of CPD, Director of Sections and with lawyers, judges and academics to assess market needs, conceive and draft programs and curricula, select program chairs and speakers, and develop program content; and with CPD staff to ensure appropriate marketing, program coordination and quality control. This position reports directly to the Director of CPD.

A full job description is available on the OBA’s Website.

Culture

The OBA offers a collaborative and dynamic working environment, competitive salaries, a diverse team and supportive atmosphere. We have a large talent pool of staff, many who have been with the organization long term. That said, new team members never feel like outsiders… we aren’t a big office, we are made up of 51 staff who service 14,000 plus members.

How to Apply

Applicants should forward a cover letter with salary expectations and resume to the attention of Tracy Dallas, Director of Operations via e-mail at; tdallas@oba.org no later than Friday, April 20, 2018.

*** As an organization, we recognize and support diversity and cultural balance, as well as accommodation with respect to applicants with disabilities. Please express any accommodation needs should you be contacted for an interview.