Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, White Plains, NY
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, White Plains, New York, United States
Overview
Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, White Plains, NY
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Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
is based in White Plains, NY. The attorney will work with the Pro Bono Director to increase pro bono involvement across LSHV's seven-county service area, review and analyze potential cases for referral to pro bono partners, manage virtual and in-person legal clinics, recruit, train, and support law firms, law schools, and corporate partners, and coordinate pro bono attorney and in-house volunteer activities. Travel throughout LSHV’s service area and to New York City is required. This is a hybrid role with up to two days per week remote work.
Responsibilities
Assist in program development to increase pro bono activities in the seven 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.
Qualifications
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 qualifications
Spanish fluency is desirable.
Experience in training other attorneys on substantive areas of law.
Salary and benefits
Salary: $76,000-$115,000 DOE, with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverages, as well as a defined contribution to 403b, loan repayment assistance and paid parental leave.
Hybrid work arrangement: work from home up to two days per week.
Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Legal Services
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
How to apply: Please apply at our career center and include a cover letter, writing sample, and three references.
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Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
is based in White Plains, NY. The attorney will work with the Pro Bono Director to increase pro bono involvement across LSHV's seven-county service area, review and analyze potential cases for referral to pro bono partners, manage virtual and in-person legal clinics, recruit, train, and support law firms, law schools, and corporate partners, and coordinate pro bono attorney and in-house volunteer activities. Travel throughout LSHV’s service area and to New York City is required. This is a hybrid role with up to two days per week remote work.
Responsibilities
Assist in program development to increase pro bono activities in the seven 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.
Qualifications
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 qualifications
Spanish fluency is desirable.
Experience in training other attorneys on substantive areas of law.
Salary and benefits
Salary: $76,000-$115,000 DOE, with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverages, as well as a defined contribution to 403b, loan repayment assistance and paid parental leave.
Hybrid work arrangement: work from home up to two days per week.
Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Legal Services
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
How to apply: Please apply at our career center and include a cover letter, writing sample, and three references.
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