Summary: A Relationship Coordinating Team member will select and mentor volunteers that focus on member networking (both law firm and law department members), and the relationship that the members have with the organization. The Relationship Coordinating Team ensures that members are aware of ILTA benefits and receiving educational and networking opportunities through the delivery of local meetings.
Term: terms, renewable subject to interview/approval process. Upcoming term: January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020
Compensation: ILTA volunteer leaders do not receive compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for expenses.
Responsibilities:
- Mentor and support Member Liaisons in of local meetings and supporting local members.
- Recruit project teams as needed to focus on special local programming opportunities, particularly for corporate membership
- Collaborate with other Content Coordinating Teams to ensure educational programming opportunities are being developed for use at local meetings (both local and virtual opportunities)
- Coordinate with the Program Planning Council liaisons on projects and initiatives related to Local Meeting initiatives (improving, rebranding, etc.)
- Work with team members to identify opportunities for local programming
- Mentor Member Liaisons to participate content project teams when appropriate to develop local programming deliverables
- Monitor and evaluate member base, and identify cities/areas where local or corporate Member Liaison representation should be modified
- Coordinate with the Program Planning Council liaisons on projects and initiatives related to expanding participation by existing member entities and engaging potential member entities to join (Member Ambassador)
- Work with Staff and Member Liaisons to review and support onboarding processes for new participants and member entities
Duties
- Participate in Relationship Coordinating Team meetings (one in person meeting) and monthly phone calls
- Coordinate with ILTA staff that will lead the Member Liaisons/Project Teams to facilitate the highest level of networking and educational opportunities
- Serve as an ambassador for ILTA
- Abide by ILTA's Conflict of Interest Policy
Qualifications:Objective Criteria:
- At least two years’ experience working in legal technology
- At least two years’ experience serving as an ILTA volunteer
- Experience as a speaker, author, or regular e-group contributor (or other ILTA involvement)
- Willingness to commit required (4-8 hours per month)
- Willingness to accept direction from the volunteer leadership and ILTA staff as required
- Willingness at all times to act as a reflection of ILTA’s core values
Subjective Criteria:
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to work within a goal-oriented, results-driven team
- Ability to convey ideas with respectfulness
- Respect for protocol and history of the organization
- Ability to put aside personal objectives in deference to the needs of the membership
- Ability to provide practical programming direction for the organization
Desired Skills:
- Organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Proven ability to work within a team environment
- Business acumen
- Project management experience
- Focused on premiership
- Demonstrated ability to be responsive to rapidly shifting priorities
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Skills you can expect to learn as a Relationship Coordinating Team member.
- Leadership
- Goal setting
- Meeting Facilitation
- Mentorship