Pro Bono Program Staff Attorney

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversight of pro bono attorney active roster
• Recruitment and training of pro bono professionals and other volunteers
• Development and implementation of trainings in substantive areas of law for pro bono volunteers
• Closely work with the Pro Bono Paralegal and Deputy Director to prepare cases and clients for a smooth assignment process
• Provide legal advice to pro bono clients in matters involving nonprofit corporate governance
• Assist with client and case support for volunteer attorneys handling pro bono cases
• Maintain case information and outcomes in the case management system
• Create opportunities for recognition of clients and pro bono volunteers
• Aid in grant applications and oversee data maintenance and reporting

Qualifications

Required:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Maryland Bar
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• Experience with legal research and writing
• Knowledge of nonprofit corporate governance
• Experience with grant writing and reporting
• Experience with case management systems

Benefits

• Full-time schedule of 35 hours per week
• Two in-office days per week with flexible remote work options
• Generous paid holidays
• Employee health, vision, and dental insurance

Pay

$72,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience