Pro Bono Project Attorney

Indiana Legal Services • Indianapolis, IN

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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 and matches them with appropriate cases, clinics, and other legal work for eligible ILS clients. The attorney monitors and supports volunteer attorneys’ work and coordinates project operations, quality control, and collaboration between ILS staff and pro bono attorneys.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
• Admission to the bar and at least five years of legal experience.
• Live in or be willing to move to Central Indiana.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Licensed driver.

Nice To Haves

• Legal experience, preferably with 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 with staff of Pro Bono Indiana, law firms, law schools, community partners, and other pro bono stakeholders.
• Maintain and expand volunteer recruitment strategies and programs, conduct recruitment events, and maximize long-term volunteer participation.
• Match pro bono attorneys with clients and coordinate case-specific support for pro bono attorneys.
• Develop and conduct clinics as appropriate for specific legal issues.
• Track cases and maintain comprehensive 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.
• Potential eligibility for the ILS loan repayment assistance program (QELP), the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed