Coordinator, Pro Bono

Paul Hastings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

PTO

401(k) Plan

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Paul Hastings, LLP seeks a Coordinator, Pro Bono in New York to support the firm’s global pro bono program. You will engage with legal services organizations, communicate with clients, and help provide free legal representation to those in need.

This role requires strong organization, detail, and professional communication. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, support pro bono clinics, and contribute to client partnerships and community outreach, all while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative experience.
• Experience with legal professionals and/or legal aid organizations preferred.
• Experience with project management.
• Knowledge of Pro Bono preferred.
• Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pro bono opportunities and manage responses with firm attorneys and external organizations.
• Assist with coordination of pro bono clinics and projects with corporate clients.
• Handle due diligence research on pro bono clients.
• Assist with intake system to onboard new pro bono matters and coordinate with conflicts.
• Assist in audit and assessment of pro bono docket.
• Provide project management support on data collection and metrics.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Project management

Legal administration

Spanish fluency

MS Office / Excel

Communication skills

Pro bono knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Canva

Job description

Job Title

Coordinator, Pro Bono

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Job Title

Coordinator, Pro Bono

Location

New York

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Description Summary

We have an opening for a Coordinator, Pro Bono in our New York office.

The Coordinator, Pro Bono will support the firm’s global pro bono program. This role provides the opportunity to engage with legal services organizations, communicate with clients, and support the firm’s work to provide free legal representation to those who cannot afford an attorney. The successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver with an eye for detail who is organized, professional, and interested in working on access to justice.

Job Description

In this capacity, the Coordinator, Pro Bono will:

Pro Bono Program Management

• Collect and distribute available pro bono opportunities to firm attorneys, and manage responses, including liaising with organizations;
• Assist with coordination of pro bono clinics and projects with corporate clients;
• Handle due diligence research on new or potential pro bono clients;
• Assist with intake system to process and onboard new pro bono matters, including coordination with conflicts department;
• Assist in audit and assessment of pro bono docket;
• Provide project management support on data collection for pro bono matters, hours, lawyer engagement, corporate collaborations, budgeting, and related metrics;
• Assist in developing and maintaining tools to track attorney interests and skills databases;
• Monitor and track attorney departures and ensure proper case transitions;
• Assist in creation and maintenance of precedent library and resource manuals;
• Help onboard summer associates, new attorneys, and lateral hires by preparing pro bono orientation presentations, circulating materials and resources, and scheduling events;
• Assist with the planning and execution of internal firm pro bono awards, including events, award ceremonies, and recognition gifts; and
• Collaborate with communications, social media, and business development teams to assist with client partnerships, external promotion, and community outreach.

General Administrative Management

• Coordinate schedules, plan meetings, keep agendas and provide project management support for ongoing tasks;
• Assist in planning and coordination of clinics, trainings, and pro bono events, including corporate client collaborations; and
• Support the Global Pro Bono Committee initiatives.

Proficiencies

• Good judgment and reasoned decision-making skills;
• Flexibility and agility to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously;
• Collaborative team player;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Demonstrated strong writing skills for presentations, proposals, and other marketing materials or social media posts;
• Skilled with Microsoft Office, including particular experience with Excel;
• Proficiency with Adobe, Acrobat, AI, Canva, and other tools preferred;
• Proactive in approach, resourceful in solutions; and
• Excellent professional written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (required);
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative experience;
• Experience working with legal professionals and/or legal aid organizations (preferred);
• Experience with project management;
• Knowledge of Pro Bono (preferred); and
• Spanish fluency (preferred).

The salary wage range for New York that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $64,000 and a maximum of $80,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!

The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity. We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion. Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.