Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $38.50 - $45.50 per hour
CLA Introduction :
The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is the Bar association for all California attorneys. We are a member-driven, mission-focused organization dedicated to the professional advancement of attorneys practicing in the state of California. CLA has eighteen Sections including the New Lawyers Section (NLS) that share an area of interest in law, and each offers top-tier programs, award winning conferences, events, and provides access to outstanding legal resources. We continuously seek new ways to expand our offerings. Through premier educational, networking, and advocacy opportunities, our members can maintain expertise in their field, build contacts, and uphold the legal profession and system. CLA also has several initiatives that support its mission of promoting excellence, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law.
CLA is committed to promoting excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. We are dedicated to the professional advancement of attorneys from a variety of diverse backgrounds practicing in the state of California. All CLA employees must demonstrate cultural fluency by proactively managing bias and maintaining sensitivity to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, and age of our members and the legal community.
Summary :
The Web and Systems Administrator is responsible for the journey-level work of developing and maintaining the CLA Website. This position designs, creates and places content materials on the Website, designs administrative systems to publish on the internet, keeps information of the Website current and provides technical assistance to CLA employees concerning the Internet and Website usage. The WA also creates and sends e-communications for CLA, all sixteen of its sections and CYLA.
Skills and Requirements :
- Assist with development of technical methodologies for solving web-based development problems and provide website project planning and Website design assistance, including day-to-day tasks on the CLA's content management system
- Match organizational objectives for website usage with the optimal technical tools to achieve satisfactory results on such subjects as web-related security, graphics, authorship, management / administration and search capability
- Develop and maintain databases required for CLAs website
- Develop and maintain procedures and programs for the delivery and production of web content, version control for content files, interface and navigation and testing of new tools
- Interface with staff on the specifics of projects, events, new technologies and deadlines on web administration and gather information from design and technical staff on website development needs
- Plan and manage web-related projects
- Take appropriate action to ensure that developments in technology and software are captured, including Hyper Text Mark-up Language (HTML), graphics for the Internet, and conversion techniques for computer documents and e-mail attachments into web documents
- Coordinate with internal staff, member volunteers, and external consultants pertaining to the website content
- Perform system administration tasks across multiple cloud-based systems, i.e. user accounts, configurations / settings.
- Perform ERP / CRM technical support for staff, system configurations, and data reporting
- Perform several other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described
- Carry out principles of all inter-networking technology including, but not limited to, communication, project management, functions and resources
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in computer science, or equivalent academic achievementMinimum four (4) years experience in computer-related field, including minimum one (1) year of direct web / internet experience (CMS and / or coding)Accomplished computer keyboarding skillsPrinciples of web architecture and development tools, testing and implementation of scripts and programs for the production and delivery of web contentProblem identification, analysis and evaluationComputer information systems, including personal computer applications, spreadsheet programs and word processingPrinciples of effective writing, grammar, and verbal presentation in EnglishWorking knowledge of the State Bar CLA offices and their functions (may be accomplished within first 90 days of employment)Assemble data and prepare required reportsExperience with computer graphics and multimedia designExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsHighly self-motivated and directedKeen attention to detailProven analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentVery strong customer service orientationExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAbility to manage multiple projects at a timeExperience using a CMS, (WordPress preferred)Experience creating and managing newsletter buildsWorking knowledge of web accessibility standards, i.e. Section 508, WCAG 2.0, etc.Working knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Essential Functions :
On-call availabilityOvernight travel required