Job openings

Marketing and social media coordinator

Purpose: The marketing and social media coordinator executes integrated marketing and social media strategies that connect lawyers with continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities and essential Missouri Bar resources that help them better serve their clients.

General Qualifications: The ideal candidate is a thoughtful marketer with strong writing, editing, and design skills who can communicate professionally with lawyers across traditional and digital platforms. This role requires excellent organization, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and sound judgment to assess situations and recommend solutions. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well under pressure, and remains adaptable, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, create, and manage engaging social media content directed at lawyers, with a primary focus on LinkedIn.
• Market CLE programs and other educational offerings through print, email campaigns, and social media platforms.
• Advertise member benefits and other Missouri Bar resources that help lawyers even better serve their clients through print, email campaigns, and social media platforms.
• Contribute to the development and design of program guides and other supporting materials for CLE events.
• Collaborate with CLE staff and other internal teams to ensure messaging is accurate, timely, and aligned with The Missouri Bar’s priorities.
• Assist with the creation and execution of marketing campaigns that promote professional development of lawyers across multiple generations and in varying stages of their careers.
• Assist with and travel to on-site events, including multi-day CLE programming.
• Monitor engagement and performance metrics across various platforms and provide insights to improve outreach and effectiveness.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice that reflects the professionalism and mission of The Missouri Bar.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or social media.
• Experience creating and managing social media content, preferably for professional or membership-based audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Cisco WebEx, Microsoft Teams) preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment and the ability to anticipate needs with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, visual, and interpersonal.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data to inform future decisions.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Reports to:  Communications director
Supervises: N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lifts and moves equipment and materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally may require reaching, kneeling, bending and standing for short periods of time.
• Limited statewide and overnight travel as required.

EOE

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to hrdept@mobar.org.

View all job openings at The Missouri Bar at MoBar.org/Working-at-the-bar.

Special projects coordinator / Senior projects coordinator

Purpose: The special projects coordinator / senior projects coordinator provides administrative, professional, and technical support to special committees and organizational projects, with a primary focus on the Judicial Performance Review (JPR) Committee. This role serves as a key point of contact for committee leadership, providing organizational, logistical, and operational support to ensure the effective functioning of committee activities. The position regularly interacts with committee members, Missouri lawyers and judges, and bar staff, and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The role may also support statewide communications related to committee work, including website content and other communications initiatives.

General qualifications: The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with strong organizational skills, project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. This position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs. Success in this role depends on excellent written and verbal communication, a commitment to customer service, and an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as committee liaison helping to educate and guide committee members on the committee scope, committee responsibilities, and current processes.
• Support committee efforts by researching background materials, analyzing information, following up on assigned tasks or decisions, and ensuring key milestones and deliverables are accomplished on time.
• Coordinate committee and project activities with other departments and staff at the bar.
• Collaborate on state-wide communications on behalf of committee, including management and upkeep of websites.
• Prepare, format, and distribute meeting-related documents.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including room setup, travel arrangements, and support for both in-person and virtual participation.
• Provide technical and administrative support for virtual meetings and webinars; serve as staff support for smooth virtual meeting operations.
• Perform general organizational tasks and adapt to shifting priorities and evolving project needs.
• Assist management with special projects as requested.
• Provide occasional after-hours support and travel as needed to support meetings and related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and experience:
Special projects coordinator

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

Senior projects coordinator

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, with at least three years of experience in project management, professional support, communications operations, or related work.
• A graduate degree or relevant graduate coursework may substitute for a portion of the required experience.

Preferred qualifications (both levels)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Cisco WebEx, Microsoft Teams).
• Experience supporting boards, commissions, committees, or professional associations (particularly relevant for senior-level candidates).
• Experience in project management or in working with formal project plans.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic communications plans (particularly relevant for senior-level candidates).

Key competencies:

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, nonverbal, visual, and interpersonal.
• Proven ability to develop detailed project plans and execute on them.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to perform administrative tasks with precision.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong judgment and the ability to anticipate needs with minimal supervision.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and customer service orientation, especially under pressure.
• Technologically proficient, with strong skills in computer systems and information software.
• Experienced in data collection, maintenance, and basic analysis.
• Skilled at building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports to: General Counsel
Supervises: N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lifts and moves equipment and materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally may require reaching, kneeling, bending, and standing for short periods of time.
• Limited statewide and overnight travel as required.

View all job openings at The Missouri Bar at MoBar.org/Working-at-the-bar.

Law practice management attorney

Purpose: The law practice management attorney leads the development and delivery of benefits and services for members of The Missouri Bar. This position serves as a resource to members; fields member inquiries; recommends and facilitates the procurement of member benefits; assists with the development of products and services of particular interest to solo and small firm lawyers; and recruits and manages relationships with sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers, and member benefit providers. This position will coordinate these opportunities across departments, increase member awareness and utilization of the benefits and services available through The Missouri Bar, and increase discounts and benefits to members and royalties earned by the organization. This position also identifies law practice management resources and emerging tools and works with internal and external stakeholders to develop resources that help members even better serve their clients.

General Qualifications: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong computer proficiency and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Requires project management, sound decision-making and organizational expertise, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. A detail-oriented and proactive approach is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with department leaders and cross-functional teams. A high level of professionalism is necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the director of CLE & Members Services to manage the department budget.
• Administer the Law Practice Management program, including maintaining a library of resources; and maintain the LPM resource website.
• Respond to member inquiries regarding member benefits and law practice related items.
• Develop and expand opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors to engage with members through programs, events, and other initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a web page of all advertising, sponsorship, and exhibitor options available to vendors.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Member Services and Resources Committee.
• Coordinate and supervise the recruitment and solicitation of sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers, member benefit providers, and other vendors who desire to showcase products or services to Missouri Bar members.
• Manage the portfolio of member services and resources, including regular review and oversight of contractual agreements.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in negotiating and managing vendor contracts, including those for advertising, sponsorship, exhibiting, and member benefit programs.
• Oversee MoBar Net, The Missouri Bar Insurance Marketplace, The Missouri Bar Economic Survey, and relationships with assigned strategic partners.
• Collaborate with staff to develop marketing tools and strategies to promote member benefits, discounts, services/products, and exhibitor/sponsor opportunities.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of marketing and engagement efforts.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with attorneys, judges, professional staff, vendors, and colleagues.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance/support with computer software applications to members
• Deliver responsive, high-quality service to members and stakeholders, ensuring a positive and professional member experience.
• Some in-state travel is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor required.
• Licensed to practice law for a minimum of five years.
• Admitted to The Missouri Bar or eligible for admission.
• Experience working in a law firm/law office setting preferred.
• Experience with law practice management systems, legal technology, or vendor contract management work preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of legal technology and its application to law practice.
• Understanding of law practice management.
• Strong computer proficiency and written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with members, vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to make informed strategic decisions using sound judgement and discretion.
• Project management skills with strong attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, initiative, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across the organization.

FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports to:  Director of CLE & Member Services
Supervises: Member services coordinator

View all job openings at The Missouri Bar at MoBar.org/Working-at-the-bar.