Description:
A 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Corporation is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Deputy Director for its Statewide Pro Bono Office. The Pro Bono Office works in partnership with the 11 A 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Corporation offices throughout the state, together providing access to justice and opportunities out of poverty in 154 Georgia counties. This position is housed in the Central Office in Atlanta.This position assists the Pro Bono Director with supervision of A 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Corporation's pro bono efforts and implementation of A 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Corporation's pro bono programming at the state and regional field office levels and with pro bono-related grants; serves as the organization's leader on managing the program's strategic partnerships including large law firms, corporate legal departments, and law schools; and oversees law student initiatives. A 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Corporation's Pro Bono Unit activities are subject to the Private Attorney Involvement (“PAI”) regulations of the federal Legal Services Corporation.
The Pro Bono Deputy Director is a member of A 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Corporation management and is supervised by the Pro Bono Director. A 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Corporation Pro Bono Unit is organized under the leadership of A 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Corporation's Sr. Director of Litigation and Advocacy and undertakes management of pro bono services and other projects as designated by the Sr. Director of Litigation and Advocacy and by the A 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Corporation Executive Leadership Team.
Job Description:
- Develops, initiates, and maintains substantively targeted partnerships with law firms, corporate legal departments, and law schools to support GLSP strategic advocacy initiatives and expand service capacity to address existing and emerging client needs, including general client services statewide.
- Works in collaboration with the Pro Bono Director, the GLSP Sr. Director of Litigation and Advocacy, Pro Bono Unit supervising attorneys, staff, and the Board of Directors to develop and implement the strategic vision and plan to strengthen and expand pro bono support from lawyers, law students, private firms, corporations, and other partners.
- Coordinates and directs the GLSP Alternative Spring Break Program with regional law schools and manages the semester and summer law student intern program.
- Shares leadership responsibilities with the management team to further the organization's short and long-term goals and contribute to additional projects as assigned by the Pro Bono Director, the Sr. Director of Litigation and Advocacy, or senior management.
- Oversees and implements strategies, in collaboration with the Pro Bono Team, Pro Bono Unit supervising attorneys, and program staff, to engage, train, and support pro bono attorneys and other volunteers, including law students, in support of GLSP's pro bono and other programs.
- Works with staff to align pro bono communications and law firm fund development strategies with program and organizational priorities. Assists in the preparation of program and organization marketing materials, fundraising proposals, appeals, and reports as appropriate.
- Serves as legal and staff supervisor where appropriate and assigned, or in Pro Bono Director's absence.
- Represents clients as assigned.
- Oversees pro bono “impact” projects and assists pro bono staff with Signature Project clinic work.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited law school and admission to Georgia Bar;
- Minimum of 4 years legal experience;
- Experience working with private law firm and/or corporate counsel on pro bono initiatives;
- Experience with representing clients with low incomes in court or in other forums;
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice;
- Willingness and ability to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner; and
- Reliable transportation and a valid Georgia driver's license.