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Director of Operations (Los Angeles)

The State Bar of California
Director for Operations
Office of Admissions
Salary Range $93,538-$135,630

The State Bar of California has an immediate Executive Staff opening in its Office of Admissions in the Los Angeles. This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional executive to serve the largest State Bar in the nation.

The State Bar is a public corporation in the judicial branch of state government. It serves as the administrative arm of the Supreme Court of California in the regulation of the legal profession, promotes the professional interests of California attorneys, educates the public on the legal system, and seeks to improve the administration of justice. Its Office of Admissions develops, administers and grades the California Bar Examination and First-Year Law Students' Examination, completes background evaluations of applicants seeking admission to practice law in California and is statutorily charged with the responsibility to accredit and register law school programs in California.

The Director for Operations reports to the Senior Executive for Admissions and is directly responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and managing relating to the administration of the California Bar Examination and First-Year Law Students' Examination, the processing of all Office of Admissions applications, which include registrations, examinations, moral character determinations and special admissions programs. The DO also is responsible for oversight of the eligibility department, which determines the eligibility of applicants to register with the State Bar and whether applicants have completed the required pre-legal and legal education necessary to take the examinations administered by the State Bar. The DO directly manages the development, administration and personnel of the assigned programs and supports the boards, committees and commissions associated with the programs in accordance with the public protection mission of the State Bar.

Additional Characteristics: Ability to manage diversity and change in a challenging, high-pressured and fast-paced environment; commitment to public service; computer skills; interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills; personnel administration and team-building skills with experience in a union environment; familiarity with legal educational process, examination development, administration and grading practices; examination regulations and the legal process.

Bachelor's Degree in business, public administration or similar. A demonstrated verifiable reputation for integrity. Minimum six (6) years progressively responsible experience in administering regulatory programs or equivalent, or management experience in a legal, governmental or similar work environment. Masters Degree with relevant similar experience desirable. Demonstrated analytical and data management skills. Experience with principles related to electronic application processing and examination administration preferred.

Compensation Benefits: Executive Staff position, salary range $93,538 - $135,630. The position is based in Los Angeles. Benefits are determined by the State Bar's Rules Regulations Pertaining to the Employment of Executive Staff. The position is eligible for California Public Employee Retirement System ("PERS") membership.

Apply by June 15, 2012: Send a cover letter, resume and employment application (obtained from our website) to:

State Bar of California
Office of Human Resources
1149 South Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

For more information about the Bar visit the website at www.calbar.ca.gov.

• Location: Los Angeles
• Compensation: $93,538-$135,630
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