Director of Pro Bono

●       Minimum of six (6) years of experience in the practie of law. Familiarity wtih the Orange and Los Angeles Legal Communities a plus;

●       Knowledge of, and interest in, the legal issues affecting low‐income individuals and communities, can be demonstrated through prior legal services experience or volunteering as pro bono counsel;

●        Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills;

●        Ability to advocate persuasively for the program’s mission;

●        Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, as well as build a strong PAI team;

●        Energetic self‐starter who can take initiative;

●        Creativity and ability to maximize the use of existing resources;

●        Proficiency in Legal Server, Form Builder, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, etc. and other software programs.
 

●        Develop pro bono programs for LASOC‐CLS’s Orange and Los Angeles County offices, including production of policies and procedures manual and a training regimen;

●        Conceptualize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive Private Attorney Involvement (“PAI”) plan that both nurtures existing and develops new relationships;

●        Work with program advocates and management to research and analyze complex poverty law matters and cutting‐edge issues and design innovative projects that effectively address them;

●        Actively recruit and place volunteer attorneys, law students and others to staff legal clinics, take individual cases for representation, co‐counsel on litigation, and provide supervision as needed;

●        Assess, oversee and develop innovative programs for LASOC’s Legal Entrepreneur Assistance Program (LEAP);

●        Serve as liaison with government, bar, judiciary, law schools, and community‐based organizations in local, statewide and national collaborative efforts to increase access to justice;

●        Assist in developing marketing and communication plans to draw in pro bono interest to legal services work;

●        Supervise a Pro Bono Coordinator and oversee a team of existing legal staff in our other offices that will serve as “liaison” to the pro bon program;

●        Work closely with Los Angeles and Orange County Bar Associations;

●        Devise and oversee systems for placing and monitoring pro bono cases, tracking outcomes, and volunteer timekeeping;

●        Develop systems and process with tech staff to integrate pro bono work into the program;

●        Maintain regular contact with PAI attorneys and their referred clients to ensure that the case is moving forward and also to obtain necessary information at the case’s completion;

●        Address issues that may arise from pro bono work between pro bono counsel or client, and provide necessary assistance in addressing matters;

●        Ensure LASOC’s compliance with LSC regulations regarding PAI and assist with reporting duties;

●        Provide logistical support to substantive units conducting volunteer trainings;

●        Develop ideas for volunteer recognition and appreciation; and

●        Other duties as determined by senior management.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental, 401k with employer contribution; life insurance; and short‐term and long‐term disability policies. paid holidays | vacation | sick leave