Pro Bono Manager

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a Pro Bono Manager for its Administrative Office. Land of Lincoln provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals across 65 counties in Illinois, empowering communities to advocate for themselves.

The Manager will supervise pro bono staff and volunteers, recruit a diverse pool of volunteers, provide training, and create innovative opportunities beyond traditional case work.

Qualifications

• Admission to Illinois Bar or eligible for reciprocity.
• Experience in legal aid and/or pro bono work preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to supervise law students, staff, and volunteers.
• Experience recruiting volunteers and engaging the legal community.
• Motivated, able to work independently or in a team.
• Commitment to social justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to develop, implement, and manage volunteer programs.
• Design and implement volunteer recruitment systems.
• Supervise pro bono staff and volunteers.
• Build external relationships with pro bono stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regional offices to create local initiatives.
• Manage a program-wide pro bono training program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Writing

Supervision

Volunteer management

Recruiting

Education

Illinois Bar admission or reciprocity

Job description

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Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a Pro Bono Manager for its Administrative Office. Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois. We are committed to providing justice for those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and to make positive changes in the communities we serve.Land of Lincoln seeks a proactive individual to step into the role of Pro Bono Manager. With multiple regional and satellite offices, as well as a dedicated team of over 140 legal professionals, Land of Lincoln is transforming its pro bono program. The Manager is responsible for working with regional offices, supervising pro bono staff, recruiting a diverse group of volunteers, offering thorough training and ongoing support, and creating innovative opportunities for involvement beyond typical case work. This position presents a one-of-a-kind chance to revolutionize a pro bono program and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and support to develop, implement, and manage volunteer programs
• Design and implement systems for recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Supervise pro bono staff and volunteers
• Build and maintain external relationships with pro bono stakeholders
• Collaborate with regional office staff to create and support local pro bono initiatives
• Manage a comprehensive, program-wide pro bono training program

Qualifications:

• Admission to Illinois Bar or eligible for reciprocity
• Previous legal aid and/or pro bono experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills
• Ability to supervise law students, staff, and volunteers
• Experience recruiting and reaching out to the legal and volunteer community a plus
• Highly motivated and demonstrably able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Commitment to social justice

Special Working Conditions and Demands:

• Applicants must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and car insurance

Compensation: $79,000- $125,000 with license (depending on experience). Excellent insurance and retirement benefits; excellent leave benefits. Land of Lincoln is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the public service loan forgiveness program.

Land of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, LBGTQIA+ gender non- conforming individuals, and people with life experiences or educational backgrounds that add to our diversity and our capacity to provide high quality legal aid.