Project Coordinator | Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project – S.D.N.Y.

New York City Bar Association; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator for the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project. This role focuses on expanding access to justice by providing legal assistance to individuals in need. You will be the first point of contact for litigants, manage case records, and collaborate with volunteers and stakeholders. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public interest legal work in a hybrid environment, balancing in-person and remote responsibilities. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of New Yorkers.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401K

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong organizational and project management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first contact for pro se litigants and provide support.
• Maintain case records and analyze reports.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Entry

Project Management

Communication Skills

Bilingual Skills (e.g., Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Legal Software (e.g., LegalServer)

Job description

Project Coordinator | Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project – S.D.N.Y.

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Job Posting: Project Coordinator | Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project

Department: City Bar Justice Center

Reports to: Director, FedPro-SDNY

FLSA: Non-Exempt

The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) seeks an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our three-person project coordinator team for the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project operating in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (FedPro-SDNY). One project coordinator position is available for a candidate committed to expanding access to justice.

FedPro-SDNY provides free, limited-scope legal assistance to pro se individuals—including incarcerated persons—litigating civil cases mainly in civil rights, prisoner rights, employment discrimination, contracts, warranties, consumer/finance, and other core individual rights cases. Coordinators assist with litigant intake, case management, and liaising with law student interns, volunteer attorneys, and social workers to support litigants.

The CBJC annually provides high-quality, free civil legal services benefiting over 27,000 New Yorkers. We collaborate with law firms, legal departments, law schools, courts, and other stakeholders. Over 2,200 pro bono attorneys support our projects annually.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the first contact for pro se litigants, screening for eligibility via phone, email, or in person, and providing follow-up support.
• Maintaining case, activity, and volunteer records and analyzing reports.
• Providing administrative support such as answering phones, scheduling meetings, and organizing training programs.
• Liaising with attorney volunteers, assisting with grant applications, and helping design program content including blogs, reports, and social media posts.
• Supporting new programming and other CBJC projects as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 6 months of relevant work experience or internships.
• Strong organizational, data entry, and project management skills; excellent communication skills; reliable and professional.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and ability to learn legal software like LegalServer.
• Interest in federal laws and civil litigation procedures.
• Respectful interaction with diverse populations, including vulnerable and underserved communities.
• Enthusiasm for public interest legal work; bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) a plus.

This role requires starting in May or early June, with a minimum two-year commitment. It is a hybrid position with 2-3 days in-person at the downtown Manhattan courthouse and the rest remote or at CBJC’s midtown offices. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).

Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary of at least $51,250 for a 35-hour workweek, with benefits including paid time off, health insurance, 401K, and more, per the collective bargaining agreement.

Application: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. CBJC is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diverse applicants and inclusive of all backgrounds.