Overview
Attorney Engagement Specialist Jobs in Elgin, Illinois, USA at Administer Justice
A legal ministry cannot operate without lawyers. Your role is to source, engage, encourage and support attorneys to steward their gifts through serving the least of these. You will source attorneys through Linked In, law schools, state and local bar associations, and working with others in general marketing. You will also identify and use relevant platforms to engage potential volunteer counsel for our Gospel Justice Centers.
You will manage a calendar for conversations, address Frequently Asked Questions, lead Explore Gospel Justice events tailored for lawyers and move people from exploration, to interest, to service.
Once recruited, a volunteer attorney needs support to remain inspired by, dedicated to and engaged with this legal ministry long after they start. Your role will include working with the Attorney Support Specialist who provides our volunteer attorneys with the support they need to deepen their commitment to serving over the long term.
Reports to: VP of Engagement
Your Responsibilities: As a member of the Engage Team, you will:
Work with Engage Team members for all matters impacting marketing and communicating for attorney recruitment
Participate in local bar associations, events, marketing and partnership resources as a way of networking among attorneys to build awareness about the opportunity to serve with AJ
Utilize all available networks and communication venues to source potential attorneys
Advance interest through one-on-one conversations to address common questions and remove barriers to serve
Provide prospective attorneys with our informational resources and Attorney Training link, and follow-up with them to bring them from exploration and inquiry to onboarding
The impact you’ll have: When done well you will experience joy from:
Highly engaged attorneys using their gifts to advance our mission of empowering vulnerable neighbors with the help of a lawyer and the hope of God’s love
Listening to God’s leading in others. As you discern His path and help others explore this deeper, you will witness His transforming work in their lives. You will develop friendships that will extend into eternity
Creating the story to capture hearts, inform minds, and move people to action through communications, Explore calls and partnerships
Success in this role is measured by:
The number of new attorney leads each quarter
The number of new attorneys who agree to serve each quarter
The time involved in moving an attorney from orientation to completion of training for service at a Gospel Justice Center
Skills and qualifications:
In a growing, energetic relationship with Jesus & aligned with Administer Justice’s Statement of Faith
Able to clearly communicate God’s heart for justice in a professional and compelling manner to others
You represent the ministry to those exploring or engaged with Administer Justice and must have the head of an attorney and the heart of a pastor
Self-motivated and focused – you must enjoy reaching out to others, praying into where lawyers may be found, and working to stir interest
An exceptional listener able to connect people with the opportunities that best fit their interests as well as listen to feedback and provide appropriate guidance for the next steps.
Proactive and creative problem-solver
Knowledge of Bloomerang and TEAMS a plus
Juris Doctorate degree preferred
Schedule: This position is part-time, 24 hours/week.
Location: This role is “fully remote OK” for residents of the continental US, but you are welcome to work onsite at our Elgin, IL office.
Compensation: The salary will be $30,000 to $33,000. Benefits include Simple IRA Match up to 3%, Professional Development allowance, Telephone Stipend, and Paid Leave Time.
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Title: Attorney Engagement Specialist
Company: Administer Justice
Location: Elgin, Illinois, USA
Category: Law/Legal, HR/Recruitment
