Serves as chief staff executive and works with the president in the development of new policies and programs as they are approved by the Board of Directors. She plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the programs and activities of the Association to insure that objectives are met and plans fulfilled. As the Association's administrative officer, she oversees staff and the day-to-day operation of the Association's offices. E: noreen@hcbar.org
Assists the Executive Director with all daily functions of the office. Caitlin manages the Lawyer Referral & Information Service and serves as liaison to the Lawyer Referral & Information Service Committee. In addition, Caitlin is the membership coordinator and manages membership retention, maintains membership records and database, and is the liaison to the members and Public.
Manages all aspects of the Hampden County Bar Association Legal Clinic (HCLC). This includes overseeing existing pro bono programs, developing new pro bono opportunities, increasing volunteer participation, seeking and diversifying program funding, writing grants and grant reports, providing educational training and mentoring opportunities, engaging in community outreach, and partnering with local businesses, justice system stakeholders, and organizations to identify and address unmet community legal needs. E: krystle@hcbar.org
Responsible for the direct oversight of the HCBA Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs, including the HCBA Arbitration & Mediation Service and the Hampden Bar Probate & Family Conciliation Program. Duties also include answering and processing inquiries from the public to the appropriate resource. As Volunteer Outreach Assistant duties includes soliciting coverage for Legal Clinic programs and services, following leads for new volunteers and potential mentors.