Vacancy Details
Company profile
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is the national association of Asian Pacific American (APA) attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students, providing a national network for its members and affiliates. NAPABA advocates for the legal needs and interests of the APA community and represents the interests of over 40,000 attorneys and 50 local APA bar associations, with practice settings ranging from solo practices to large firms, corporations, legal services organizations, non-profit organizations, law schools, and governmental agencies.

Since its inception in 1988, NAPABA has been at the forefront of national and local activities in the areas of civil rights, combating anti-immigrant backlash and hate crimes, increasing the diversity of the federal and state judiciaries, and professional development.

NAPABA monitors legislative developments and judicial appointments, promotes APA political leadership, advocates for equal opportunity in education and the workplace, works to eliminate violence against APAs, and builds coalitions within the legal profession and the community at large. NAPABA also serves as a resource for federal, state, and local agencies, members of Congress and staff, and public service organizations on the APA legal profession, civil rights, and diversity in the courts.
Job details
Job industry : HR/Admin/PM/IR/Training
Job segment : Admin/Facilities Mgmt
Job role : Admin/Facilities Mgr
Position vacant : Administrator
Job location : Washington, DCDistrict of Columbia
Job details
Company name : National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Minimum experience : 2 years
Maximum experience : 4 years
Job type : Permanent
Gross pay : Negotiable for the right candidate
Job posted : Jun 08, 2007
Start date : Jul 02, 2007
Job view count : 213
Job description
Job description: The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) seeks a talented individual to serve full-time as its Administrator in Washington, D.C.  The Administrator will work under the supervision of NAPABA’s Executive Director. The position provides an extraordinary opportunity for the right individual to develop and hone “senior management” skills in a results-oriented small not-for-profit office. Excellent DC location four blocks from the White House.


NAPABA is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors and law students.  NAPABA represents the interests of over 40,000 attorneys and 50 local Asian Pacific American bar associations.  Its members include solo practitioners, large firm lawyers, corporate counsel, legal service and not-for-profit attorneys, and lawyers serving at all levels of government. NAPABA’s major activities include providing membership services through supporting committee work, providing networking opportunities and developing continuing legal education panels. NAPABA continues to be a leader in addressing civil rights issues confronting Asian Pacific American communities. Through its national network of committees, affiliates and partnerships, NAPABA promotes public service among its membership, provides a strong voice for increased diversity of federal and state judiciaries, advocates for equal opportunity in the workplace, works to eliminate hate crimes and anti-immigrant sentiment, and promotes the professional development of minorities in the legal profession.


The Administrator duties and responsibilities include:

  • Working with the Executive Director and the NAPABA Board of Governors in setting and implementing management policies and projects;

  • Developing and maintaining financial records, and working with Treasurer and Accountant to ensure fiscal integrity;

  • Assisting the Executive Director and the NAPABA Board with fundraising activities;

  • Conducting research to identify potential funding sources and writing grants;

  • Coordinating convention planning efforts;

  • Assembling and editing various publications, including the organization’s newsletter;

  • Responding to affiliate and membership concerns and supporting committee activities;


Qualifications: 2-4 years of related work experience. A Bachelors degree is required. Successful applicant must be detail and results oriented, have good writing skills, and capable of juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. He or she must be a self starter with strong leadership, interpersonal, communications, and management skills. Some travel is required.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. If a minimum salary is required, please indicate it in your cover letter. Benefits provided.


How to apply : Register to view
Third party mediation allowed : No
Telecommute : No
This job is expired.
Save job to
Blink Digg Furl Google Simpy Spurl Yahoo Reddit Delicious
Jobshelf does not guarantee the validity or accuracy of the job information as posted. It is the job seeker's responsibility to independently review all posting companies, contracts and job offers.
© 2005 jobshelf.com North America 's Premium Job Portal. All rights reserved.