Staff Attorney - Pro Bono Coordinator

About the role

This position works with ICLS’s Pro Bono Director, Managing Attorney – Small Business & Nonprofit Program and the Pro Bono Team, to assist with daily operations of ICLS’s Pro Bono Program, with a particular focus on managing and expanding ICLS’s Small Business & Nonprofit Program.

Responsibilities

• Develop broad legal expertise in the most common areas of need for nonprofit organizations and small business owners, including entity formation, contract law, regulatory law, employment law, intellectual property, and nonprofit governance, among other areas.
• Organize nonprofit and small business clinics, webinars, and other programs.
• Oversee and coordinate volunteer work, including by responding to volunteer inquiries, maintaining regular contact with volunteers, creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers to participate in the clinic, and maintaining a panel of volunteers dedicated to serving children and caretakers in our region.
• Provide direct transactional legal assistance to small business and nonprofit clients on a case-by-case basis.
• Develop a robust, client-centered service delivery models, including cases fully placed with pro bono counsel, co-counsel, and direct legal services to clients, among others.
• Conduct initial intake interviews with prospective small business clients, as needed.
• Work with ICLS’s Communications Manager to advertise the small business clinic.
• Work effectively as part of a team that includes attorneys, support staff, community partners, volunteers, and students.
• Network with other entities, community-based organizations, and individuals that help small business owners and entrepreneurs.
• Manage pro bono projects and volunteer involvement with designated ICLS practice groups, acting as liaison between practice group staff and the rest of pro bono team.
• Organize, attend, and supervise community outreach, legal workshops, and clinics.
• Cook up new pro bono initiatives, as needed, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives with community and pro bono partners.
• Collect and analyze volunteer data and assist in developing marketing materials.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney in California is preferred or a minimum of 1 year of experience as an ICLS attorney; Background in one or more substantive legal areas common to small businesses, including entity formation, contract, employment, IP, among other areas. Demonstrated commitment to legal services work; Demonstrated commitment to race, equity, and inclusion; Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse communities; Demonstrated ability to envision, implement and evaluate new projects; Strong project management skills, including organization and ability to multi-task; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to supervise volunteers, including law students and paralegals; Ability to lead and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders; Strong communication skills and ability to present to range of audiences; Experience mentoring, training, and supervising attorneys and/or law clerks; Ability to cultivate and develop pro bono relationships; Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, with Spanish being a plus; and Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point proficiency.

Qualifications

The recognition of our common humanity is the first step in fostering a diverse environment. The sum of our unique differences is greater than our individual parts. Our unique stories and experiences allow us to better solve the challenges that our community faces. Staff approach professional relationships with humility across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency with a willingness to consider unique perspectives.

Skills

• Strong project management skills, including organization and ability to multi-task;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to supervise volunteers, including law students and paralegals;
• Ability to lead and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders;
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to range of audiences;
• Experience mentoring, training, and supervising attorneys and/or law clerks;
• Ability to cultivate and develop pro bono relationships;
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, with Spanish being a plus;
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point proficiency.

Benefits

The position offers benefits commensurate with experience.

Pay

$81,120.00 - $119,600.00 Annually DOE + Benefits

Schedule

Hybrid