Job Description
Education & Events Manager Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Los Angeles, CA | Full-Time | Hybrid CAALA is the nation's largest local association of plaintiffs' trial lawyers, serving more than 4,000 members through top-tier legal education, signature events, and a shared commitment to justice. We're looking for an experienced Education & Events Manager to lead both the development of our continuing legal education programming and the oversight of our events portfolio—from conferences and galas to seminars, leadership retreats, and networking mixers. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys bringing together compelling content, exceptional experiences, and strong execution. What You'll Do Lead CAALA's CLE programming for attorneys, including speaker recruitment, panel development, and State Bar compliance Oversee the planning and execution of conferences, galas, retreats, networking events, and educational programs Direct the overall attendee experience, including program flow, timelines, branding, and the look and feel of signature events Partner with committees, volunteer leaders, sponsors, vendors, and internal staff to bring programs and events to life Continuously improve the quality of CAALA's educational offerings and member experiences What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience in professional education, association management, conference programming, events leadership, or similar environments Experience with continuing education, adult professional learning, or member-based organizations strongly preferred Strong project management, leadership, communication, and organizational skills Experience leading complex, member-facing programs or events Comfort working with high-level volunteers, committees, and multiple stakeholders The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here This role requires both competence and emotional maturity. You're someone who: Can juggle multiple moving pieces without losing details or deadlines Communicates clearly, professionally, and proactively Builds strong relationships with volunteers, staff, and leadership Stays calm under pressure and solves problems without creating drama Takes ownership, follows through, and can be counted on Why CAALA? We're mission-driven, collaborative, and genuinely enjoy working together. Our office is professional but not stuffy. We work hard, laugh often, care deeply about our members, and take real pride in delivering exceptional experiences. This is a great role for someone who loves people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and gets energy from making big things happen.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $75,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience:
Volunteer management: 1 year (Preferred) Event planning: 2 years (Preferred) Professional Development:
2 years (Required) Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90071