Volunteer Attorney Program Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator - Attorney
About The Position
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) seeks an attorney to serve as Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator for its Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP). Based in Albuquerque, the coordinator will help develop and strengthen a statewide pro bono project, working with the VAP Manager, State Bar of New Mexico, the New Mexico Commission on Access to Justice, courts and pro bono committees, private attorneys and law firms, law schools, and civil legal services partners. The role supports legal clinics that provide free legal advice and other services to low-income New Mexicans in their communities. The position is part of a collective bargaining agreement, and pay is determined by experience under the union scale.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice in New Mexico, or a license in another state with eligibility for New Mexico legal aid providers limited licensing or admission by reciprocity.
- Willingness to travel up to 15% to 20% of the time, including nights and weekends; most travel for legal fairs occurs Thursday through Saturday.
- Ability to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared online workspaces and web meeting and videoconferencing software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and community partners in multiple locations.
- Strong customer relations and verbal and written communication skills.
- Administrative skills, including organizing workload, managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and managing several areas of responsibility.
- Enthusiasm for building collaborative relationships within the State Bar and statewide pro bono community.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with pro bono programs or handling pro bono cases.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Organize legal clinics and other pro bono activities throughout New Mexico, including traveling to locations and recruiting attorney and non-attorney volunteers.
- Coordinate with pro bono committees in judicial districts to plan and conduct statewide legal clinics.
- Assist the VAP Director and VAP Manager in recruiting pro bono attorneys to provide free legal services throughout New Mexico's 13 Judicial Districts.
- Create and facilitate training materials and continuing legal education courses to prepare pro bono attorneys to represent low-income clients in areas of high need, including housing, family law, economic security, health care, and consumer issues.
- Assist with the daily operations of the Volunteer Attorney Program as needed.
- Network with private attorneys and other civil legal services providers.
- Market legal clinics and training programs.
- Monitor the quality of legal services provided by pro bono attorneys.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid BCBS medical insurance, plus dental and vision coverage for employees.
- Employer contributions toward dependent coverage.
- Paid time off, including annual leave starting at three weeks per year, six personal days, 15 holidays, and sick leave.
- Eligibility for a sabbatical program.
- Hybrid work schedule with three days in the office and two days remote each week.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching.
- Meaningful mission-driven work serving New Mexico communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
