Sections Coordinator

MISSION

The King County Bar Association promotes and supports a diverse and collegial membership; works with the judiciary to achieve excellence, equity, and accessibility in the administration of justice; and benefits the community through public service and engagement in public policy.

Position Mission

The Sections Coordinator is a part of the Member Services Department and reports to the Practice Support Senior Program Manager. The Sections Coordinator’s primary responsibility is oversight, planning, and coordination of KCBA’s Practice Area Sections to ensure that the practice groups operate as expected and that they function to achieve long-term goals and objectives. The Sections Coordinator is a hybrid remote/in-person position with an in-person requirement at the KCBA Seattle office at least two days a week or as needed to cover section meetings.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The primary responsibility of this role will be to coordinate with the volunteer attorneys (section leadership) for each practice group to determine their yearly goals, lead them in executing those goals, and maintain the groups’ effectiveness for the membership at-large;
• Maintains the internal and external monthly calendar of section meetings, including communicating with KCBA staff, ensuring events appear on KCBA website, and reserving conference rooms or outside venues as needed for hybrid/in-person meetings;
• Provides logistical and administrative support for section leadership, including leading them in an annual volunteer orientation, monthly meeting planning, IT check-ins with Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) presenters, IT support during monthly meetings, and application for CLE credit with the Washington State Bar Association (“WSBA”) for all section-hosted CLE programming;
• Maintains section E-Communities (online web portals for members) and listservs to ensure that all communication to and between members is accessible;
• Assists the KCBA Events Coordinator with section special events including happy hours, receptions, and other events outside the monthly lunchtime CLE model;
• Communicates with section leadership regarding budgets, account balances, section sponsorships, and other financial matters;
• Works with the Practice Support Senior Program Manager to set program goals and objectives and to determine measurements for success;
• Evaluates the progress of each practice group and alerts the Practice Support Senior Program Manager where there are concerns regarding the program’s ability to meet set goals;
• Edits, processes, and uploads all recorded CLE programs hosted by sections and maintains online video library submissions, as needed;
• Manages KCBA Sections inbox and assists with other Member Services Department group inboxes to ensure excellent customer service throughout the entire department;
• Assists with other, non-section events and activities as needed, including but not limited to educational events, board and member meetings, membership renewal campaigns, and marketing;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

A team player who has the following skills:

• Positive, engaging, intelligent, and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects from beginning to end, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Above-average attention to detail and ability to consistently provide accurate work product with efficiency.
• Proficiency in Windows-based programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook.
• Strong understanding of technology, with preference given to applicants with experience working with Learning Management Systems, Association Management Systems, and Customer Relations Management systems.
• Experience working with video editing software preferred.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to professionally manage last-minute scheduling and programming changes.
• Dedicated team player with a commitment to collaboration and ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, board members, volunteers, clients, members, outside counsel, and court personnel.
• Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to the Bar’s mission.
• Ability to work variable hours, if needed, for evening/weekend events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree or equivalent life experience.
• Two years previous work experience required, with preference given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas: database management, event planning, project management, accounting/invoicing, law firm administration, continuing education, association membership, and/or customer service.
• Strong experience in writing, multi-tasking, and communicating with individuals from all backgrounds.

ABOUT KCBA

Founded in 1886, KCBA is a membership legal organization with over 4,700 attorney members, over 80 staff members and an annual budget of $10,000,000. As a unionized workplace and an equal opportunity employer, KCBA is committed to upholding an equity and justice-based organizational environment for the public, the client communities it serves, its members, its Boards, its staff and its volunteers. This means the organization actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork, and productivity among people who are diverse in work background; lived and professional experience; immigration status and citizenship; education; race and ethnicity; national origin; sexual orientation; age; indigenous group membership; religious preference; marital status; sensory, mental, and physical abilities; social class; gender identity; veteran status, as well as other differences relevant to equity and justice. The resulting diversity is both a source of organizational strength and a matter of fundamental human fairness.

POSITION DETAILS

This is a non-exempt, full-time position (40 hours/week) based in Seattle, WA with flexible hours as needed to cover evening meetings and events. Salary range is $64,608 - $67,608 annually based on years of experience, with excellent benefits. Benefits include employer-paid healthcare, 401k plan with automatic employer contribution, subsidized transit pass, flexible spending account, professional development opportunities, paid vacation, sick leave, and more.

TO APPLY

Priority will be given to those who apply by 5:00 p.m. February 20, 2026 via email. Make “Sections Coordinator” your subject line and send a letter of interest and resume,

and three references to: HR@kcba.org.

Benefits include employer-paid healthcare, 401k plan with automatic employer contribution, transit pass, flexible spending account, professional development opportunities, paid vacation, sick leave, and more.