Pro Bono Coordinator

The Pro Bono Department Coordinator is a key member of BayLegal’s Pro Bono Department, and actively supports the engagement of a full range of volunteers in the delivery of legal services for low-income communities, from private attorneys to high school volunteers. The Coordinator supports the planning, delivery, and evaluation of BayLegal's firm-wide pro bono programs. The position is based in BayLegal's Central Support office in Oakland and reports to the Pro Bono Director. See Temporary Covid-19 remote work description below.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and assist with the diverse legal needs of underserved and vulnerable communities in Alameda County and broader Bay Area.
• Coordinate student and non-attorney (including interpreters) volunteer recruitment, onboarding and retention efforts;
• Respond to volunteer inquiries and coordinate with BayLegal’s regional offices and units regarding volunteer opportunities and needs;
• Maintain database of pro bono program records, data reporting and analysis;
• Prepare cases for placement with pro bono attorneys;
• Develop and streamline processes and procedures;
• Support recruitment and ongoing engagement of pro bono attorneys and other volunteers
• Assist with the coordination of pro bono legal clinics (see BayLegal website for a description of full range of legal matters and clinics) including assisting with preparing clinic materials, overseeing logistics, and coordinating with volunteers and local staff in preparation and on-site as needed;
• Assist with the coordination of trainings;
• Work closely with BayLegal’s Development & Communications teams to promote BayLegal's mission and resource development; and
• Engage in other tasks and projects that further the interest of furthering BayLegal's mission and operations as a non-profit.

About the Successful Candidate:

• Cultural humility in working with low‐income clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and limited English proficiency.
• BA/BS educational degree;
• Bilingual ability in Spanish preferred;
• Experience with data entry, database management and reporting (LCRM Salesforce, Microsoft Excel);
• Experience with social media platforms for volunteer engagement and recruitment is a plus;
• Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines;
• Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with ability to be detail-oriented;
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team;
• Sense of humor and adaptability in an ever-changing environment;
• Curious and self-directed with an ability to anticipate what needs to be done; and

Temporary COVID-19 remote work: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all BayLegal employees are primarily working remotely. While BayLegal has implemented detailed health and safety protocols to minimize risk of exposure and has an evolving plan for reopening our local offices, we anticipate remaining primarily remote throughout much of 2021. All employees are expected to be available to travel to BayLegal offices and services locations as needed and in compliance with public health advisories. Employees are expected to reside in California and must be able to commute to the physical BayLegal base location or service delivery location within the San Francisco Bay Area.

While BayLegal remains primarily remote, all employees are issued BayLegal computers and provided appropriate supplies. BayLegal has implemented and continues to explore additional technologies to make working remotely as efficient and connected as possible. All employees receive a flat-rate monthly amount to reimburse for work-related use of personal IT equipment, including internet and home. BayLegal is open to providing flexibility regarding work schedules and part-time or full-time employment to the extent feasible for the position.