Attorney, Pro Bono

Law Foundation Of Silicon Valley • San Jose, CA

233d • $80,400 - $108,400

About The Position

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley is dedicated to advancing the rights of historically excluded individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County. Through our legal services, strategic advocacy, and educational outreach, we empower over 10,000 individuals and families each year. Our Housing, Children & Youth, Health and Pro Bono Programs use legal advocacy as a catalyst for social change, creating innovative solutions to the legal challenges facing low-income communities in our region. With a dedicated team of over 85 employees, we are the largest provider of free legal services in the South Bay region of the Bay Area. We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Attorney to join our Pro Bono Program at Law Foundation. The Pro Bono Program leverages the talents of attorneys and staff from law firms and corporate legal departments to help more clients than we could with just our in-house attorneys. This full-time position is a two-year fellowship that starts on July 1 and reports to the Pro Bono Directing Attorney.

Requirements

• Current member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in transactional law, ideally nonprofit governance.
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizations and experience in nonprofit corporate governance, employment, compliance, and funding laws and regulations.
• Experience with nonprofit finance and funding.
• Experience with interpreting complex rules and regulations into information for lay people.
• Desire to make a positive impact in spaces that serve immigrants and under-resourced communities.
• Ability to identify, investigate and resolve case-specific problems.
• Ability to analyze, write and present ideas and legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Deep commitment to and passion for the vision and mission of the Law Foundation.
• Experience in policy advocacy.
• Ability to effectively coordinate legal work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Ability to work with community-based organizations, government agencies, and decision-makers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create a culture of feedback and continual improvement.
• Commitment to race equity work and incorporating race equity principles into systemic change work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, or capacity to pick up new computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance and technical support to nonprofit organizations, prioritizing matters related to serving immigrants and diverse groups.
• Regularly update the nonprofit community about the effects of the changing federal landscape in coordination with partner Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN).
• Collaborate with other legal services providers and the larger legal community to recruit a network of pro bono attorneys.
• Issue spot legal challenges for nonprofits and consult with pro bono attorneys about the best course of action.
• Engage pro bono support for one-on-one legal consultation with nonprofits.
• Identify and actively seek opportunities for collaboration and coalition-building among legal service organizations and community-based organizations.
• Engage pro bono partners to help create and deliver educational programming and substantive legal trainings.
• Collaborate with other Law Foundation team members to assist with program priorities and goals.
• Support program and organization-wide initiatives, including race equity.
• Participate in the Law Foundation's systemic change efforts, including policy advocacy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless and people-centered approach to service delivery.

Benefits

• 19 paid holidays per year
• 3-5 weeks of vacation per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Up to 6 months of parental leave
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Free/discounted mental health therapy and wellness services for employees and their dependents
• An additional monthly stipend for those who are bilingual
• An annual budget for professional development
• Employer paid CA Bar license and/or social work license fees
• The flexibility to work a hybrid schedule
• An office building that offers a fully equipped gym, outdoor terrace, convenient on-site parking, bike storage, lounge areas, and 24/7 security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed