The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.

The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.

The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.

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The Organization

ProBAR empowers immigrants through high-quality legal information, representation, and connections to services. ProBAR serves immigrants in the Rio Grande Valley and Houston regions with a particular focus on the legal needs of adults and unaccompanied children in federal custody. Founded in 1989 as a project of the American Bar Association, ProBAR’s primary office is located in Harlingen, TX with a field office in Houston, TX. For more information about ProBAR, please visit our website: https://abaprobar.org/

Job Summary / General Purpose of Job
The Recruitment Officer is accountable for the full life cycle of sourcing and recruiting talent for ProBAR vacancies.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

• Represents the ABA at conferences, professional associations, recruiting events, career expositions, colleges and universities, etc. with the focus of expanding the talent pipeline and enhance of the ABA as a viable employer.
• Develops comprehensive recruitment strategies, with a focus on legal recruitment, utilizing a broad array of resources and operational/institutional knowledge to identify the most qualified candidate for current and forecasted vacancies. Responsible for reviewing existing and creating new recruitment strategies in collaboration with other departments to ensure the expeditious attraction and recruitment of talented individuals.
• An ambassador of ABA HR and collaborates with hiring managers to identified preferred qualifications in potential candidates and potential sources of internal and external candidates. Develops and manages hiring managers’ recruiting expectations based upon the current talent market and any potential skills scarcities in

that market.

• Continuously develops new and fosters existing professional relationships with the purpose of identifying prospective active and passive candidates to maintain an active talent pool from which viable candidates may be sourced for both domestic and international assignments.
• Provides initial information to applicants to match candidates with ABA opportunities referring only qualified candidates to apply to the applicable requisitions.
• Maintains Internship and Fellowship programs for ProBAR. Communicate with the ABA and ProBAR departments and Engagement and development to ensure internship agreements and fellowship contracts are successfully implemented. Screens applicants for internship and fellowship programs to assist in the selection process. Coordinates with applicants, fellowship programs, and ABA entities to secure fellowship opportunities. Ensures compliance with onboarding and offboarding. Provides up-to-date recruiting information when attending conferences and recruiting events.
• Maintains all required ABA and governmental compliance records [e.g., applicant flow, diversity outreach initiatives, etc.] for all acquisition assignments and ensure appropriate and unbiased interviews are conducted by the hiring manager.
• Responsible for creating and implementing an effective communications plan that provides the value proposition of ABA ProBAR’s job opportunities. In coordination with relevant internal stakeholders, responsible for reviewing and maintaining recruitment content on all job postings and promotional material.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources management or a related business or social science field, or the equivalence of five (5) years of professional recruiting responsibilities.
• A minimum of five years professional recruiting experience which must have included full recruiting life cycle responsibilities to include sourcing, screening, providing information, managing hiring manager expectations, and follow appropriate compliance in a domestically and/or internationally focused recruiting environment.
• Previous experience working at a non-profit organization or recruiting for non-profit organizations.
• Previous experience monitoring and fulfilling sourcing and recruiting expectations under all federal, state, municipal, and in the case of non-U.S. locations, country requirements.
• Intermediate proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, OneDrive, teams.
• Must have reliable internet and phone connection.
• Must be familiar with conducting virtual meetings, training, and observations on software such as Zoom, Teams, etc.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Prior experience in the recruitment of attorneys.
• Prior experience in the recruitment for positions in immigration.
• Written and spoken fluency in a secondary language based upon the location and client base served.

Physical Requirements
Typical office work environment.
Travel
As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of up to 45% of the time.

The Benefits and Incentives Offered

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Prepaid Legal Plan
• 401 (k)
• Paid company holidays
• Personal time off
• Vacation time off
• PSLF participant
• Sign on bonus offered*
• Relocation Stipend offered for in state and out of state relocation*
• Restrictions apply. Availability is subject to grant funding and may periodically change.

The Location

ProBAR’s primary location is in the Rio Grande Valley, a thriving region that boasts a rich culture, affordable cost of living, subtropical climate, and beautiful natural areas to enjoy. Recent growth has brought the RGV unprecedented investments in higher education and scientific research. Three local airports connect RGV residents to destinations around the country while Mexico is only a short drive away. The region’s delicious food, world-class nature parks, and the beaches of South Padre Island provide ample opportunities to relax and recharge!

Our Houston field office is in the Uptown District, that showcases the vibrant urban lifestyle in the heart of Houston. The Uptown District is home to The Galleria, Texas’ largest shopping center. In addition to being a pedestrian friendly city, you can get around with ease on the MetroRapid Silver Line.

The Application Process

Submit an online application including your cover letter and resume.

The Salary

The starting hiring range for this position is $78,240.00 - $96,170.00 based on relevant experience and education.

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 956-365-3775 or contact applications@abaprobar.org.