Pro Bono Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Pro Bono Practice to support the firm’s pro bono initiatives, including providing case management support for large-scale and long-term projects.
• Implement and maintain comprehensive tracking systems to monitor active pro bono matters and ensure adherence to deadlines and client commitments.
• Aid in the organization, intake, and review of new pro bono matters.
• Maintain a library of sample documents and prior work product from pro bono representations for use as reference materials in future matters.
• Interface directly with pro bono clients, legal services organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other external stakeholders to help facilitate representation by Gibson Dunn attorneys.
• Manage the firm’s pro bono practice calendar, including trainings, events, reporting deadlines, and collaborative initiatives.
• Maintain a tracker of pro bono collaborations with corporate clients and assist with the development and implementation of future collaborative opportunities.
• Prepare and analyze statistical and narrative reports for client requests, RFPs, American Lawyer, Vault, NALP, bar associations, and other publications or organizations.
• Support the production of Gibson Dunn’s annual Pro Bono Report, including compiling matter summaries, coordinating submissions, and supporting drafting and production efforts.
• Assist with the maintenance and updating of pro bono materials on the firm’s internal and external websites.
• Support the preparation and submission of award nominations and recognition materials.
• Assist attorneys in locating relevant matter documents, training resources, and other pro bono materials.
• Prepare presentations and supporting materials, including PowerPoint presentations, for internal and external audiences.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the department as needed.
• Partner with the Pro Bono Practice to support and expand strategic marketing initiatives related to the firm’s pro bono practice.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a strong service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated discretion and integrity in handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively manage projects and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Proven resourcefulness, creativity, and initiative.
• Strong project management and program coordination experience, with the ability to drive long-term projects to completion.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two to three years of administrative or coordinator experience in a law firm, legal setting, nonprofit organization, charitable organization preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, organization, and operational efficiency.