Pro Bono Coordinator

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness. The OAG is seeking a highly organized and mission‑driven professional to serve as the Pro Bono Coordinator for the Stephen H. Sachs Pro Bono Program. This position plays a key role in advancing the OAG’s access‑to‑justice efforts by assisting with the facilitation of case placement, managing volunteer attorney participation, and supporting partnerships with Maryland’s legal services community. The position reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Staff, who leads the OAG’s Outreach team. The Pro Bono Coordinator leads the day‑to‑day operations of the Pro Bono Program by collaborating with the Pro Bono Committee to evaluate potential cases from public interest partner organizations, manage internal case assignments, and monitor case progress. The role also includes developing, scheduling, and supporting legal clinics and pro bono events designed to expand the OAG’s community impact. Through these responsibilities, the Coordinator helps connect skilled OAG attorneys with underserved communities and supports the broader legal aid network.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Minimum associate’s degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
1–2 years of experience in a related field, such as pro bono coordination, project management, community outreach, paralegal work, or pro bono support.
Experience in outreach, education, or membership development.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience in community development or community-building work.
Experience as a paralegal or intake coordinator at a legal services organization (e.g., Maryland Legal Aid, MVLS) or similar familiarity with the pro bono ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Leads the day‑to‑day operations of the Pro Bono Program by collaborating with the Pro Bono Committee to evaluate potential cases from public interest partner organizations, manage internal case assignments, and monitor case progress.
Develops, schedules, and supports legal clinics and pro bono events designed to expand the OAG’s community impact.
Helps connect skilled OAG attorneys with underserved communities and supports the broader legal aid network.
Works with Pro Bono Committee leadership to maintain OAG’s pro bono tracking system.
Liaises with public interest pro bono coordinators to staff cases, track case placements, and provide status updates.
Coordinates with the Pro Bono Committee to evaluate and place cases, track approved matters internally, and monitor ongoing case progress.
Solicits volunteer attorneys and determines capacity for case placement.
Drafts communications about pro bono opportunities and assists with pro bono clinic logistics, including coordinating day‑of information for volunteer attorneys and staff.
Coordinates pro bono opportunities with legal services partners, reviews malpractice insurance coverage, and compiles available opportunities across partners.
Tracks all OAG pro bono activities including casework and non‑casework by monitoring submission forms and maintaining participation records.
Ensures staff submit pro bono hours and monitors open cases to determine whether matters remain active or have been closed.
Drafts and distributes weekly communications such as newsletters and bulletins highlighting pro bono opportunities and program updates.
Coordinates trainings with partner organizations and manages logistics such as scheduling, OWL postings, and drafting introductions for speakers and trainers.
Serves as the primary point of contact for legal services partners, allowing the Pro Bono Committee to focus on higher‑level strategic priorities.
Organizes brown bag sessions to engage OAG attorneys and staff, promote participation, and sustain program momentum.
Responds to routine inquiries received through the pro bono inbox and elevates complex questions to Committee leadership when appropriate.
Coordinates presentations with central divisions and Agency Client Units to familiarize staff with program processes and available opportunities.
Supports cross‑coordination with OAG Committees and Affinity Groups including BEN, OAG Pride, and the Communications Division on pro bono messaging and outreach initiatives.