Pro Bono Project Attorney

Indiana Legal Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 73.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision and Rx benefits

401k plan

Flex benefit plan

Vacation and sick leave

Loan repayment assistance programs

Moving expense assistance up to $2,500

Descripción de la vacante

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. seeks a Project Attorney to recruit pro bono attorneys and match them with appropriate cases, clinics, or other legal work for eligible ILS clients, while monitoring and supporting the volunteers’ work.

You will collaborate with Pro Bono Indiana, law firms, schools, and community partners, maintaining records and developing quality control systems to ensure high standards of service.

Formación

• Bar admission with at least 5 years of legal experience, preferably serving low-income clients.
• Live in Central Indiana or be willing to move there.
• Some private practice or in-house practice experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Recruit pro bono attorneys and match them with appropriate cases, clinics, or other legal work for ILS clients.
• Assign, track, and close cases and coordinate support for pro bono attorneys.
• Develop quality control systems and coordinate between ILS staff and pro bono attorneys.
• Collaborate with Pro Bono Indiana, law firms, law schools, and community partners.
• Expand and sustain volunteer recruitment strategies and events.
• Match volunteers to clients and coordinate support on specific cases.
• Develop and run legal clinics for targeted issues.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bar admission

Descripción del empleo

Agency Description:

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit law firm that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 regional offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 30 other

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER:

ILS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

Position Summary:

The Project Attorney will recruit pro bono attorneys, match those attorneys with appropriate cases, clinics, or other legal work for eligible ILS clients, and monitor and support the pro bono attorneys' work.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for the project, including recruiting pro bono attorneys, assigning, tracking, and closing cases, clinics, and other legal work, coordinating support to pro bono attorneys, developing quality control systems, and coordinating between ILS staff and pro bono attorneys.
• Collaborate closely with staff of Pro Bono Indiana, law firms, law schools, community partners, and other pro bono stakeholders.
• Maintain and expand ongoing volunteer recruitment strategies and program; conduct recruitment events; and maximize long-term participation of volunteers.
• Match pro bono attorneys to clients and coordinate support for pro bono attorneys on specific cases.
• Develop and conduct clinics as appropriate for specific legal issues.
• Track cases and maintain comprehensive records of all cases to ensure proper oversight and reporting.
• Design and implement quality control systems.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
• Bar admission and at least 5 years' legal experience, preferably with low-income clients.
• Live in or be willing to move to Central Indiana
• Some private law practice or in-house practice preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.

Compensation:

Starting salary is $73,400 with a range up to a maximum of $110,100 depending on experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, a flex benefit plan, and generous vacation and sick leave. The attorney may be eligible for the ILS loan repayment assistance program (QELP) as well as the Indiana Bar Foundation LRAP, LSC LRAP, College Cost Reduction Access Act and Higher Education Opportunity Act LRAP. ILS will pay up to $2,500 in moving expenses if the successful applicant needs to move from another city.