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Job Details:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pro Bono Counsel in the Atlanta and Washington, DC office at A Global Multinational Law Firm. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.

The Pro Bono Counsel works with the Partner Chair of the Pro Bono Committee and Chief Responsible Business & Pro Bono Practice Officer to drive forward the firm's strategic plan for pro bono practice. The Pro Bono Counsel is responsible for overseeing large-scale pro bono projects, partnerships with corporate clients, sourcing and supporting impact litigation matters, and maintains a pro bono legal practice. This role reports directly to the Chief Responsible Business & Pro Bono Practice Officer and Pro Bono Committee Partner Chair.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Helps develop pro bono projects and matches matters with appropriate staffing and good judgement.
Screens requests for pro bono assistance from organizations and individuals.
Works with team members and the recruiting and professional development departments to match pro bono matters that interest our lawyers and provide desired professional development opportunities.
Approves pro bono matters in our intake system, subject to established protocol, and ensures accurate data collection for pro bono administration.
Identifies key impact litigation opportunities for the firm and supervises large-scale pro bono projects as part of their legal practice.
Applies an understanding of immigration law when advising teams on immigration cases and as part of their legal practice.
Applies an understanding of risk management issues related to pro bono practice and is skilled to advise attorneys taking on public interest work.
Maintains excellent relationships with community organizations that partner with the firm on pro bono work.
Supports internal and external communications for pro bono including newsletters, annual reports, videos, and social media.
Supports firm-wide and local office pro bono committee members to maintain and increase engagement among members.
Works closely with alumni relations to integrate alumni into the firm's pro bono program.
Leads pro bono initiatives to support the programs of our corporate clients.
Develops innovative solutions to increase pro bono participation among our lawyers and corporate client partners.
Works closely with International colleagues and helps identify cross-jurisdictional pro bono matters for global engagement.
Plans and oversees events to recognize pro bono service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A Juris Doctorate degree is required in from an accredited college or university.
At least 10 years of legal practice required and litigation experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be self-directed, self-motivated, possess strong organizational and time management skills, as well as analytical and problem solving skills, and work with a high level of professionalism.
Legal Expertise: Profound understanding of various legal areas, including immigration law, with the ability to advise on pro bono matters effectively.
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, and supervise pro bono projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient execution and delivery.
Strategic Thinking: Capacity to identify key impact litigation opportunities and develop innovative solutions to enhance pro bono participation and engagement.
Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain excellent relationships with community organizations, internal stakeholders, and corporate clients.
Communication: Effective communication skills to support internal and external communications for pro bono initiatives, including newsletters, reports, videos, and social media.
Collaboration: Proven track record of working collaboratively with team members, recruiting and professional development departments, alumni relations, and international colleagues to advance pro bono objectives.
Risk Management: Knowledge of risk management issues related to pro bono practice and ability to provide guidance to attorneys engaging in public interest work.
Event Planning: Experience in planning and overseeing events to recognize pro bono service and engage stakeholders in pro bono initiatives.
Data Management: Proficiency in managing pro bono matters in intake systems, ensuring accurate data collection for pro bono administration and reporting purposes.
Leadership: Ability to lead pro bono initiatives, inspire engagement among members, and support the programs of corporate clients through effective project leadership and management.