Staff Attorney - Pro Bono Coordinator for Small Business and Nonprofit Programs

Inland Counties Legal Services Inc.•Riverside, CA

1d•$81,120 - $119,600•Onsite

About The Position

Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) is seeking an attorney to join our Pro Bono Team as a Staff Attorney/Pro Bono Coordinator, to support ICLS’s Small Business & Nonprofit Program. ICLS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing free legal services to people of limited means residing in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. ICLS targets services to seniors and those in the greatest social and economic need. ICLS provides legal assistance in eight practice groups: Outreach, Consumer, Housing, Family Law, Immigration, Systemic and Impact, Health Law, and Public Benefits. In addition, ICLS operates a Pro Bono Program, which offers a number of clinics and other opportunities to engage with volunteers to serve its client population. This position works with ICLS’s Pro Bono Director, Managing Attorney – Small Business & Nonprofit Program and the Pro Bono Team, to assist with daily operations of ICLS’s Pro Bono Program, with a particular focus on managing and expanding ICLS’s Small Business & Nonprofit Program. With the help of volunteer attorneys, the Program provides free legal services to small business owners and nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney in California is preferred or a minimum of 1 year of experience as an ICLS attorney
Background in one or more substantive legal areas common to small businesses, including entity formation, contract, employment, IP, among other areas.
Demonstrated commitment to legal services work
Demonstrated commitment to race, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse communities
Demonstrated ability to envision, implement and evaluate new projects
Strong project management skills, including organization and ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to supervise volunteers, including law students and paralegals
Ability to lead and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders
Strong communication skills and ability to present to range of audiences
Experience mentoring, training, and supervising attorneys and/or law clerks
Ability to cultivate and develop pro bono relationships
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, with Spanish being a plus
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Spanish being a plus

Responsibilities

Develop broad legal expertise in the most common areas of need for nonprofit organizations and small business owners, including entity formation, contract law, regulatory law, employment law, intellectual property, and nonprofit governance, among other areas.
Organize nonprofit and small business clinics, webinars, and other programs.
Oversee and coordinate volunteer work, including by responding to volunteer inquiries, maintaining regular contact with volunteers, creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers to participate in the clinic, and maintaining a panel of volunteers dedicated to serving children and caretakers in our region.
Provide direct transactional legal assistance to small business and nonprofit clients on a case-by-case basis.
Develop a robust, client-centered service delivery models, including cases fully placed with pro bono counsel, co-counsel, and direct legal services to clients, among others.
Conduct initial intake interviews with prospective small business clients, as needed.
Work with ICLS’s Communications Manager to advertise the small business clinic.
Work effectively as part of a team that includes attorneys, support staff, community partners, volunteers, and students.
Network with other entities, community-based organizations, and individuals that help small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Manage pro bono projects and volunteer involvement with designated ICLS practice groups, acting as liaison between practice group staff and the rest of pro bono team.
Organize, attend, and supervise community outreach, legal workshops, and clinics.
Coordinate new pro bono initiatives, as needed, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives with community and pro bono partners.
Collect and analyze volunteer data and assist in developing marketing materials.
Other duties as needed on special projects.