Pro Bono Coordinator

Winston Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Staffing seeks a Pro Bono Coordinator to work with the Firm’s leadership to coordinate administrative matters for the pro bono practice. Strong law firm experience is strongly preferred, with Spanish language fluency and MS Office proficiency valued to support day-to-day operations.

The role involves opening and closing matters, tracking program metrics, supporting special projects, and assisting with year-end reporting to sustain pro bono initiatives and community service efforts.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant work experience in a law firm or legal service environment
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work under pressure
• Must be self-motivated and proactive in identifying team needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in social justice and immigration
• Trauma-informed, client-centered approach; overtime availability

Responsibilities

• Provides operational, administrative and logistical support for the Firm’s pro bono practice
• Supports leadership in highlighting pro bono opportunities
• Coordinates and supports pro bono initiatives and projects
• Assists with development of new pro bono programming
• Maintains pro bono database and tracks matters
• Oversees posting and distribution of pro bono opportunities
• Opens and closes matters in the Firm’s systems
• Supports year-end reporting and collects program metrics
• Responds to reporting inquiries from service organizations and clearinghouses
• Supports coordination of the Summer Associate Pro Bono Program to ensure smooth transitions

Skills

Spanish language

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Team player

Overtime availability

Social justice focus

Trauma-informed approach

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Pro Bono Coordinator works alongside the Firm’s Head Pro Bono Counsel and Senior Pro Bono Manager to coordinate administrative matters relating to the Firm’s pro bono practice.

LAW firm experience Strongly Preferred

Responsibilities:

• Provides operational, administrative and logistical support for the Firm’s pro bono practice;
• Supports the Head Pro Bono Counsel and Senior Pro Bono Manager in efforts to highlight and enhance pro bono opportunities at the Firm;
• Coordinates and provides administrative support to special and ongoing pro bono initiatives and projects;
• Assists with the development of new pro bono programming and initiatives;
• Assists with maintaining the Firm’s pro bono database and tracking all pro bono matters to ensure information is kept up-to-date;
• Overseys the posting and distribution of pro bono opportunities;
• Responsible for opening and closing matters in the Firm’s systems;
• Supports the Senior Pro Bono Manager in year-end reporting processes, as needed;
• Maintains records/data of program metrics throughout the year;
• Supports the Senior Pro Bono Manager with the completion of surveys, submissions and other similar materials that relate to pro bono matters;
• Responds to reporting inquiries from legal service organizations and clearing houses;
• Provides administrative support to the Firm’s Children’s Hospital Program Director;
• Assists with the coordination of the Firm’s Summer Associate Pro Bono Program;
• Assists with associate and summer associate departure procedures to ensure pro bono cases are transitioned appropriately;
• Monitors publications, Google alerts, etc. for any mention of pro bono and community service related awards and recognition that the Firm has or should participate in etc.;
• Keeps abreast of pro bono best practices through involvement with external pro bono professional organizations/groups; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of relevant work experience; law firm and/or legal services organization experience strongly preferred;
• Fluency in Spanish language strongly preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook;
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Must have the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects and work well under pressure to complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner;
• Must be self-motivated and able to proactively identify team needs;
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high standard of judgment and discretion;
• Must be able to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment;
• Interest in and commitment to social justice and immigration;
• Experience in trauma-informed, client-centered approach; and
• Availability to work overtime as needed.