Legal Services of the Hudson Valley · 2 weeks ago
Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, White Plains, NY
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expLegal Services of the Hudson Valley is seeking a Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney to enhance pro bono involvement across its service area. The role involves managing legal clinics, recruiting and training pro bono partners, and providing direct legal services to clients.
Legal
Responsibilities
Assist in program development to increase pro bono activities in the 7 counties of LSHV’s service area
Recruit, train, and mentor pro bono attorneys, law students, and corporate partners on collaborative, pro bono projects, clinics, and case referrals. This includes presenting to partners and discussing legal strategies on case referrals
Coordinate the referral of cases to pro bono attorneys participating in the Volunteer Attorney Program
Match volunteer attorneys with LSHV attorneys when mentorship of one or the other is appropriate
Ensure pro bono attorneys deliver high-quality legal services to LSHV’s clients
Coordinate activities of in-house volunteers, including interns, externs, and pro bono scholars, and track volunteer hours
Assist with LSHV’s Continuing Legal Education program, as LSHV is an accredited CLE provider
Develop and manage clinics for pro se clients in various legal areas
Provide legal information and assistance to clients from advice to full representation, where appropriate
Assist in planning volunteer recognition events
Participate in networking and outreach events
Perform administrative duties and other duties, as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Five or more years' legal experience; member in good standing of the New York State Bar
Ability to communicate and work effectively with clients, staff, volunteers, and a diverse group of stakeholders
Comfort in public speaking; interacting with private attorneys, judges, and court personnel; and providing training on substantive areas of law
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues
Interest in learning new areas law of the law to launch and coordinate pro bono programs and referrals in various subject matters
Capacity to establish priorities and achieve results
Excellent written and verbal communication, technology, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail
Interest in working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Flexible work attitude, enthusiasm for pro bono work, and the mission of LSHV
Willingness and ability to travel to LSHV's offices, other locations within our catchment area, and occasionally to NYC, as needed
Preferred
Spanish fluency is desirable
Experience in training other attorneys on substantive areas of law
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverages
Defined contribution to 403b
Loan repayment assistance
Paid parental leave
Company
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is to provide free, high-quality counsel in civil matters for poor & low-income individuals & families.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rachel Chazin-Halperin
Chief Executive Officer
Lara Kasper-Buckareff
Chief Operating Officer
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