California Pro Bono Program Director

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 200.000 - 250.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is seeking a Pro Bono Counsel to lead and strengthen the Firm's U.S. pro bono program with a primary focus on California.

The role involves developing strategic priorities, identifying high-impact pro bono opportunities, staffing matters from intake to completion, and coordinating activities across California offices in collaboration with the Pro Bono Committee and firm leadership.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. degree or equivalent experience required.
• Admission to practice in California required.
• At least 8 years of relevant legal, pro bono, public interest, program management, or related experience.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategic priorities for the Firm’s U.S. pro bono program, with particular emphasis on California.
• Identify significant legal and community needs and develop high-impact pro bono matters, programs, and partnerships.
• Serve as a resource to attorneys, helping identify and staff appropriate pro bono opportunities and supporting matters from intake through completion.
• Coordinate pro bono activities in California while supporting the Firm’s other U.S. offices as appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with legal services organizations, nonprofits, bar associations, clients, and other community partners, primarily focused on California.
• Develop opportunities for collaboration with clients and prospective clients on pro bono initiatives in California where appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Pro Bono team, engage attorneys and staff through communications, training, and other initiatives that encourage meaningful participation.
• Work with Firm leadership and the Pro Bono Committee to evaluate the program, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure resources are deployed effectively.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Project management

Organization skills

Relationship building

Written and verbal communication

Judgment and prioritization

Independent and collaborative work

Pro Bono commitment

Ausbildung

J.D. degree or equivalent

CA bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is seeking a Pro Bono Counsel to lead and strengthen the Firm's U.S. pro bono program with a primary focus on California.

The role involves developing strategic priorities, identifying high-impact pro bono opportunities, staffing matters from intake to completion, and coordinating activities across California offices in collaboration with the Pro Bono Committee and firm leadership.