Pro Bono Project Attorney
About The Position
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit law firm that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through eight regional offices. The Pro Bono Project Attorney recruits pro bono attorneys, matches them with appropriate cases, clinics, or other legal work for eligible ILS clients, and monitors and supports their work. The attorney manages the project and coordinates with ILS staff, Pro Bono Indiana, law firms, law schools, community partners, and other pro bono stakeholders. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the attorney must live in or be willing to move to Central Indiana.
Requirements
- Commitment to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
- Bar admission and at least 5 years of legal experience; experience with low-income clients is preferred.
- Live in or be willing to move to Central Indiana.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Licensed driver.
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving low-income clients.
- Some private law practice or in-house practice experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the project, including recruiting pro bono attorneys; assigning, tracking, and closing cases, clinics, and other legal work; coordinating support for pro bono attorneys; developing quality-control systems; and coordinating between ILS staff and pro bono attorneys.
- Collaborate closely with staff of Pro Bono Indiana, law firms, law schools, community partners, and other pro bono stakeholders.
- Maintain and expand volunteer recruitment strategies and the program, conduct recruitment events, and maximize long-term volunteer participation.
- Match pro bono attorneys with clients and coordinate support for attorneys on specific cases.
- Develop and conduct clinics as appropriate for specific legal issues.
- Track cases and maintain comprehensive case records to ensure proper oversight and reporting.
- Design and implement quality-control systems.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Flexible benefit plan.
- Generous vacation and sick leave.
- May be eligible for ILS loan repayment assistance through QELP, as well as Indiana Bar Foundation LRAP, LSC LRAP, the College Cost Reduction Access Act, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act LRAP.
- Up to $2,500 in moving expenses if the successful applicant needs to move from another city.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
