Pro Bono Manager

Pro Bono Partnership provides free business and transactional legal services to nonprofit organizations serving the disadvantaged or enhancing the quality of life in neighborhoods in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Substantially leveraging the impact of its in-house legal staff, the Partnership annually recruits and mobilizes hundreds of attorneys from major corporations and law firms to donate their time and expertise on behalf of its nonprofit clients, enhancing their ability to improve conditions in their communities. More information about Pro Bono Partnership can be found at www.probonopartner.org.

Pro Bono Partnership seeks a Pro Bono Manager, ideally with a background in law, for a hybrid work position. The Pro Bono Manager will occasionally work out of our Parsippany, NJ or White Plains, NY offices, and will be remote otherwise. This is a full-time position at 37.5 hours/week; Pro Bono Partnership is open to considering a part-time role at 30 hours/week.

Position Description

Key responsibilities include assisting with cultivation and management of the Partnership’s relationships with corporations and law firms; recruiting volunteer attorneys to assist the Partnership’s clients; placing individual pro bono matters with volunteers; making regular presentations about the Partnership’s work; assisting with the development of pro bono recruitment and training materials; coordinating volunteer recognition activities; preparing statistical reports; and developing strategies to improve the Partnership’s pro bono program.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in a legal setting as an attorney or paralegal, or prior experience working in a corporate social responsibility program preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a careful attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent public speaking skills;
• Available for periodic in-person presentations and events across the tristate area;
• Proficiency with basic computer programs;
• Experience with Salesforce a plus, but not required;
• The ability to prioritize competing obligations and meet deadlines; and
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Salary and Benefits: $60-65K, depending on experience, for a full-time position. Excellent benefits include medical, dental and voluntary benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and personal days, and 403(b) plan.

To Apply: Please send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Applications may be submitted via email to employment@probonopartner.org with “Pro Bono Manager” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Pro Bono Partnership is an equal opportunity employer.