Pro Bono Attorney Training Coordinator

This position is Temporary for 24 months.

The Pro Bono Attorney Training Coordinator’s responsibilities is to play a leadership role in developing and coordinating the California Pro Bono Training Institute with input and direction from the Pro Bono Leadership Team. The Training coordinator will also collaborate with and draw upon the expertise of a statewide network of LSOs to help design and deliver online trainings and resource materials on pro bono topics, taking into account recent innovations in adult learning techniques.  The Training coordinator will also work to increase organization support and strategic development of the CA Pro Bono Training Institute.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Work closely with the CA Pro Bono Training Institute leadership team and administrative assistant to develop efficient systems and protocols for the CA Pro Bono Training Institute;
• Serve as primary staff to coordinate with and get feedback from all CA Pro Bono Training Institute partners and pro bono stakeholders to ensure quality and efficiency of program;
• Recruit and coordinate the orientation and training of trainers and help develop pro bono trainings;
• Work with Ca Pro Bono Training Institute administrative assistant to coordinate logistics of webinar trainings, physical trainings, CLE paperwork, and online website;
• Provide supportive services in response to trainers needs in relation to the trainings;
• Develop, conduct and manage surveys of trainers, trainees and substantive trainings;
• Ensure that the CA Pro Bono Training Institute meets its grant deliverables and goals;
• Write status reports and evaluations for two year project;

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Minimum two to three years’ experience in the practice of law, including broad experience in training, supervising, or mentoring others.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and expansion of legal services for low-income Californians.
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter, with a history of independently managing multiple projects.
• Understanding the pro bono “systems” in California (i.e., the manner in which private law attorneys are connected to low-income clients).
• Previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities preferred
• Must possess skills necessary to efficiently plan and implement activities within policies and procedures; maintain positive working relationship; respect rights of others; demonstrate initiative and accept accountability; effectively manage time and communicate and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff at all levels of the Foundation.
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, communication and oral presentation skills; ability to advocate persuasively for the program’s mission. 
• Computer literate; knowledgeable with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to design systems & maintain data information.
• Knowledge of GoToMeeting and basic web based applications preferred.
• Should be accessible for meetings before and after normal work hours as necessary.