Pro Bono Counsel

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

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Pro Bono Counsel
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H1: Join Our Team as a Pro Bono Counsel at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

H2: Make a Difference in the Legal Profession as a Pro Bono Counsel at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is a prestigious law firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, DC. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pro Bono Counsel to join our dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals, and business professionals. In this role, you will play a crucial role in driving forward our firm's strategic plan for pro bono practice and making a positive impact in our community.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement pro bono projects and initiatives
- Screen requests for pro bono assistance from organizations and individuals
- Match pro bono matters with appropriate staffing and professional development opportunities for our lawyers
- Identify key impact litigation opportunities and supervise large-scale pro bono projects as part of your legal practice
- Apply an understanding of immigration law when advising on immigration cases and as part of your legal practice
- Maintain relationships with community organizations and corporate clients for pro bono work
- Support internal and external communications for pro bono initiatives
- Plan and oversee events to recognize pro bono service and engage stakeholders
- Lead pro bono initiatives and develop innovative solutions to increase participation and engagement

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university
- At least 10 years of legal practice, with litigation experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Profound understanding of various legal areas, including immigration law
- Demonstrated ability to develop and supervise pro bono projects and initiatives
- Strategic thinking to identify opportunities and solutions for enhancing pro bono participation
- Relationship building skills to establish and maintain partnerships
- Effective communication skills for internal and external communications
- Collaboration with team members, departments, and international colleagues
- Knowledge of risk management issues related to pro bono practice
- Event planning experience
- Data management proficiency
- Leadership skills

This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site presence 3 days per week. Salary is commensurate with experience and location, with a range of $200,000 - $300,000.

At Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our firm and the legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge, and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also maintain a policy of providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Join our team and make a difference in the legal profession as a Pro Bono Counsel at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP.

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Interpersonal, Written and Verbal Communication, Self-Directed, Organizational, Time Management, Analytical, Problem Solving, Legal Expertise, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Event Planning, Data Management, Leadership

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university

supports internal and external communications for pro bono including newsletters, annual reports, videos, and social media. unication: effective communication skills to support internal and external communications for pro bono initiatives, including newsletters, reports, videos, and social media

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university, at least 10 years of legal practice, litigation experience preferred

Legal