Coordinate with the Membership Department to reconcile two bank accounts used in the collection of membership dues in excess of $22 million on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and bank statement reconciliations.   Manage the credit card processing merchant services account fees and chargebacks.  On a monthly basis, prepare, review and distribute monthly financial statements to over 40 State Bar Division and Department Directors. Reports directly to the Senior Accountant.  

Responsible for (1) planning continuing legal education (CLE) seminars and webcasts for lawyers, (2) direct supervision of two program coordinators, and (3) motivating, directing, and monitoring approximately 400 volunteer attorneys who help design, moderate, speak and write for the seminars and webcasts. Works under the supervision of the Director of Program Planning. Note: The duties of this job do not include the actual teaching of the CLE seminars.

The Director of Finance is responsible for managing all aspects of the Finance Department of the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, including supervising finance staff, managing the full cycle of accounting functions and adherence with Generally Accepting Accounting Principles (GAAP), overseeing all investment activities, and coordinating with positions throughout the Foundation to create timely, accurate reports for grantors and other stakeholders.   In addition...

Provides litigation support to the attorneys of the office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel in the prosecution of attorney disciplinary cases and support for miscellaneous cases brought against the State Bar of Texas.  This position involves frequent contact with State Bar staff, committees, and departments, attorneys, and other individuals and organizations outside the State Bar.

Provides ethical advice to members of the State Bar of Texas with respect to the opinions published by the Supreme Court’s Professional Ethics Committee and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. May serve as a liaison to Supreme Court committees and other State Bar ad hoc committees. This position works with minimal supervision.

The Sections Accounting Manager serves as the financial liaison for 47 State Bar sections, collectively managing approximately $4 million in annual revenues. This position oversees all financial transactions, prepares monthly financial reports, and ensures compliance with accounting standards. The manager supervises the Sections Accountant and maintains regular communication with section governance, which may change annually, to provide timely updates on financial activities. 

Assists the TBLS Associate Executive Director (Associate ED) in performing various responsibilities which includes implementing policies established by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS). Works closely with the Executive Director of TBLS, the Board, and other volunteers involved in the certification program. Responsible for member and public communications, publicity of the certification program, and the design and maintenance of the TBLS website including the TBLS database. Assists in the development and administration of TBLS attorney and paralegal certification exams. 

The Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF) was created by the Supreme Court of Texas to administer the Texas IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) Program.  This is a mandatory program in which attorneys are required to earn interest on their nominal and/or short-term trust funds. The Foundation awards grants to programs assisting poor Texans with civil legal matters.   The Director of Grants is the chief grants administrator, serves as custodian of the Foundation records and unofficially serves as in-house counsel.  The...