Overview
This State Judicial Outreach Liaison (SJOL) position is a part of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Judicial Outreach Liaison (JOL) Program providing peer-to-peer education through its Fund for Justice and Education. The purpose of the ABA JOL program is to provide a foundation for outreach efforts to educate and inform local judges on impaired driving and highway safety issues. The program began in 1998 and is comprised of active or retired judges who work to improve the administration of justice in impaired driving and other traffic safety matters through education, communication and collegial and ethical collaboration with judges, and traffic safety stakeholders, locally, regionally, and nationally. The JOL program provides access to current and evidence-based practices that assist trial court judges in their work and helps reduce recidivism and promote more effective outcomes.
Qualifications
- Juris doctorate or an equivalent degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the Supreme Court of the State
- A sitting or retired member of the District of Columbia judiciary
- Extensive experience in handling impaired driving or other traffic-related cases
- Knowledge or willingness to learn about Drug Courts and other evidence-based sentencing practices
- A strong desire to increase public safety by educating on research-based practices to reduce recidivism
Duties of a Judicial Outreach Liaison
While remaining independent and impartial, the SJOL serves as a districtwide resource for the judiciary dealing with traffic cases, particularly cases involving impaired driving. The duties of the SJOL include serving as an educator, writer, and liaison regarding impaired driving and other traffic issues in the District of Columbia (DC). The SJOL will network with ABA Judicial Fellows, ABA Regional JOLs (RJOLs), State JOLs, State Judicial Educators, highway safety stakeholders, the Administrative Office of the Courts, State Bar Associations and the ABA Judicial Division throughout the year to accomplish established educational goals.
How to Apply
To apply for the position please send the following documents to Lisa Yoon at the American Bar Association at Lisa.Yoon@americanbar.org:
- A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- A letter of interest in the SJOL position, specifically sharing (1) why you are interested in the SJOL position as described by the job description, (2) how you would be best suited to meet the goals of that role, (3) your familiarity with general judicial education and impaired driving traffic safety judicial education and (4) the importance of diversity in your experience on the bench and as you imagine its importance to the SJOL role.
Please note that each state’s job description is unique, and your letter of interest must reflect the needs of the state for which you are applying. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Yoon at the American Bar Association by e-mail Lisa.Yoon@americanbar.org or at 312-988-6716.
Deadline for submission of materials: Friday, June 21, 2024.