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Community Legal Aid (CLA) seeks a Pro Bono Coordinator who will help administer its Private Attorney Involvement (PAI) volunteer programs. CLA oversees volunteer-based programs that provide opportunities for private attorneys from law firms and corporations to volunteer their time to provide legal assistance to CLA’s client communities.
Job Responsibility:
Assist clients and attorneys participating in CLA’s PAI programs
Conduct client intakes and administer weekly in-person and remote lawyer-for-the-day programs and pro bono clinics
Refer pro bono cases to volunteer attorneys and provide ongoing administrative support to volunteers as needed
Open and close cases in a timely manner and maintain contemporaneous records in our case management system
Engage in outreach and recruitment of volunteer attorneys
Assist in the coordination and presentation of volunteer training events
Help with the preparation of periodic grant reports
Attend weekly lawyer-for-the-day programs and routine clinics outside of normal business hours
Attend meetings and events outside of normal business hours, including early morning and after hours, to recruit and engage with volunteer attorneys
Requirements:
Experience coordinating volunteer projects preferred but not required
Strong organizational, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills needed
Strong attention to detail and ability to balance the demands of multiple projects and responsibilities
Comfort in navigating social events and building professional relationships with colleagues and volunteers required
Familiarity with civil legal services, the practice of law, or the Massachusetts legal system preferred but not required
Fluency in Spanish a plus
Bachelor’s degree from 4-year college
or one to two years related experience and/or training
or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel periodically to different parts of CLA’s five-county service area
Nice to have:
Experience coordinating volunteer projects
Familiarity with civil legal services, the practice of law, or the Massachusetts legal system
Fluency in Spanish
What we offer:
401(k) with employer-paid contribution
Low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays)