Pro Bono Coordinator

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP•New York, NY

5d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pro Bono Coordinator works alongside the Firm’s Head Pro Bono Counsel and Senior Pro Bono Manager to coordinate administrative matters relating to the Firm’s pro bono practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
1+ years of relevant work experience; law firm and/or legal services organization experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Must have the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects and work well under pressure to complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner
Must be self-motivated and able to proactively identify team needs
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high standard of judgment and discretion
Must be able to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment
Interest in and commitment to social justice and immigration
Experience in trauma-informed, client-centered approach
Availability to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish language strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides operational, administrative and logistical support for the Firm’s pro bono practice
Supports the Head Pro Bono Counsel and Senior Pro Bono Manager in efforts to highlight and enhance pro bono opportunities at the Firm
Coordinates and provides administrative support to special and ongoing pro bono initiatives and projects
Assists with the development of new pro bono programming and initiatives
Assists with maintaining the Firm’s pro bono database and tracking all pro bono matters to ensure information is kept up-to-date
Oversees the posting and distribution of pro bono opportunities
Responsible for opening and closing matters in the Firm’s systems
Supports the Senior Pro Bono Manager in year-end reporting processes, as needed
Maintains records/data of program metrics throughout the year
Supports the Senior Pro Bono Manager with the completion of surveys, submissions and other similar materials that relate to pro bono matters
Responds to reporting inquiries from legal service organizations and clearing houses
Provides administrative support to the Firm’s Children’s Hospital Program Director
Assists with the coordination of the Firm’s Summer Associate Pro Bono Program
Assists with associate and summer associate departure procedures to ensure pro bono cases are transitioned appropriately
Monitors publications, Google alerts, etc. for any mention of pro bono and community service related awards and recognition that the Firm has or should participate in etc.
Keeps abreast of pro bono best practices through involvement with external pro bono professional organizations/groups
Performs other duties as assigned