Pro Bono Coordinator

Globalprobonohub; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal aid organization in Worcester, MA is seeking a Pro Bono Coordinator to manage its volunteer programs. The role involves assisting clients and attorneys, conducting client intakes, and engaging in outreach and recruitment efforts. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. This full-time position offers meaningful involvement in civil legal services and the chance to build professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating volunteer projects preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Familiarity with civil legal services or Massachusetts legal system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and attorneys participating in PAI programs.
• Conduct client intakes and manage pro bono clinics.
• Engage in outreach and recruitment of volunteer attorneys.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

CLA seeks a Pro Bono Coordinator who will help administer its Private Attorney Involvement (PAI) volunteer programs.

At a glance

• Organisation: Community Legal Aid
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Worcester, MA, US
• Job posted: 27 March 2026

Key Responsibilities

The coordinator will work in CLA's Worcester office and will assist clients and attorneys participating in CLA's PAI programs. The coordinator will conduct client intakes and administer weekly in-person and remote lawyer-for-the-day programs and pro bono clinics; refer pro bono cases to volunteer attorneys and provide ongoing administrative support to volunteers as needed; open and close cases in a timely manner and maintain contemporaneous records in our case management system; engage in outreach and recruitment of volunteer attorneys; and assist in the coordination and presentation of volunteer training events. The coordinator will also help with the preparation of periodic grant reports.

The Successful Candidate

• Experience coordinating volunteer projects preferred but not required. Strong organizational, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance the demands of multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Comfort in navigating social events and building professional relationships with colleagues and volunteers required.
• Familiarity with civil legal services, the practice of law, or the Massachusetts legal system preferred but not required.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.
• Bachelor's degree from 4-year college; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

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