Pro Bono Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Pro Bono Attorney
Duties: Work alongside the Firm’s Pro Bono Counsel, Public Service Committee members, a team of Pro Bono Attorneys, and an administrative coordinator to meet pro bono objectives: including maintaining high levels of attorney participation and maximizing the program’s benefits to pro bono clients and the Firm. Source pro bono matters responsive to the legal needs of underserved communities and interests of individual attorneys. Interface with and respond to legal services providers referring pro bono matters, and individuals contacting the Firm for pro bono assistance. Develop and maintain close relationships with the community of legal services providers referring matters to the Firm. Ensure that new pro bono matters are evaluated, screened for conflicts of interest, staffed with appropriate teams, and approved for representation. Meet with Firm attorneys to understand and track their areas of pro bono interest in order to more effectively match pro bono opportunities. Serve as an information source for attorneys handling pro bono matters. Prepare and analyze reports on pro bono metrics and trends, and assist in responding to requests for pro bono information from internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate pro bono partnerships with Firm fee-generating clients, under direction of Pro Bono Counsel and relevant relationship partners. Maintain internal workflow systems and pro bono portal, including detailed and accurate records of the Firm’s pro bono representations, attorney profiles, and knowledge management resources. Manage transition of pro bono matters of departing attorneys in DC. Organize pro bono trainings and other events related to the Firm’s pro bono program. Facilitate development of internal and external probono communications, liaising with the Firm’s Marketing team. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualification and Experience Qualifications: JD Degree required. Active D.C. Bar membership (or eligibility for admission by waiver). 5+ years of experience in a legal setting. Experience in pro bono management and/or nonprofit/corporate advisory work preferred. Familiarity and relationships with legal services and public interest organizations. Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including database management and analysis, and Outlook mail merge. Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands. Strong desire to be a team player and work in a collaborative context.

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