Senior Pro Bono & Intake Attorney – Part-Time

Global Pro Bono Hub; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

The NYCLU seeks a senior staff attorney to manage pro bono relationships and intake in the NYCLU’s legal department, developing partnerships to assist NYCLU clients and take on matters alongside the NYCLU.

The role coordinates with staff to staff specific projects, oversees the intake team, and contributes to public education on civil liberties and civil rights. Six or more years of legal experience and admission to the New York Bar are required; fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least six years of legal experience, preferably in public-interest litigation.
• Ability to write clearly and persuasively and to analyze complex civil rights issues.
• Strong collaboration skills with diverse teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with pro-bono partners and networks.
• Coordinate intake and assist with referrals and resource requests from the public.
• Draft and prepare pitches for pro-bono projects and monitor engagements to completion.
• Supervise intake volunteers and non-litigators in evaluating requests, maintaining service quality.
• Collaborate across NYCLU departments to align anti-racism and civil liberties advocacy.

Skills

Public-interest litigation

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Job description

The NYCLU seeks a senior staff attorney to manage pro bono relationships and intake in the NYCLU’s legal department, developing partnerships to assist NYCLU clients and take on matters alongside the NYCLU.

The role coordinates with staff to staff specific projects, oversees the intake team, and contributes to public education on civil liberties and civil rights. Six or more years of legal experience and admission to the New York Bar are required; fluency in Spanish is a plus.