WilmerHale · 1 day ago
Pro Bono Attorney
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWilmerHale is a leading international law firm committed to providing excellent legal services and fostering diversity. The Pro Bono Attorney will manage the firm's nationally recognized pro bono program, develop opportunities, and ensure compliance with pro bono policies while supporting client service initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Understands and ensures compliance with pro bono policies and best practices
Implements risk management measures with regard to intake, staffing, supervision, tracking status, and closing pro bono matters, including maintaining pro bono docket database
Identifies and generates pro bono opportunities through developing and maintaining relationships with nonprofit and legal services organizations
Supports the planning and execution of pro bono events, clinics, and training programs
Conducts screening and intake of new pro bono matters, including navigating the conflicts process and revising drafts of pro bono engagement letters
Collaborates closely with the Practice Management department to ensure appropriate staffing of matters
Connects attorneys with resources for pro bono matters as appropriate, including training and precedential materials, experts, vendors, and translators
Communicates with all departing lawyers to ensure appropriate transition and re-staffing of pro bono matters
Coordinates pro bono projects with firm paying clients interested in partnering on pro bono programming
Facilitates development of internal and external pro bono communications, including intranet and external website content, press releases, award nominations, social media, and videos
Analyzes pro bono data to help develop and maintain the program and respond to audit and survey requests
Travels to U.S. offices periodically to meet with attorneys locally on pro bono initiatives and programming
Assumes other related duties as assigned
Contributes to the firm’s Service Excellence initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally. Displays professionalism, quality service and a “can do” attitude to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person
Qualification
Required
Strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability
Exceptional judgment and professionalism
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated experience working collaboratively as a team
Strong organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, delegate, and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Juris Doctorate degree and admission to practice law in California
Minimum 3 years of experience in practicing law in a law firm or legal services organization
Substantive experience in one or more areas of pro bono practice, such as corporate/transactional law relevant to nonprofit organizations and small businesses, criminal justice, veterans, and/or civil rights litigation
Company
WilmerHale
WilmerHale provides legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas that are critical to the success of our clients
1001-5000 employees
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Christopher Rose
Partner
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Partner
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