SUMMARY

The Pro Bono Manager will work directly with the Pro Bono Partner and Pro Bono Special Counsel to manage Duane Morris’ Pro Bono Program, which donated over 39,000 pro bono hours in 2024 with 96% attorney participation. The Manager will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to managing and supporting the administration of the Firm’s pro bono practice. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

The Pro Bono Manager is responsible for oversight, coordination, and logistical support of the Firm’s wide ranging and varied clinical program.  This role also provides support to the Pro Bono Partner and Pro Bono Special Counsel regarding information management, reports and presentations. The position involves in-person, phone and email interaction with all levels of stakeholders both internal and external.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Program Development and Management:
  • Assist Pro Bono Partner and Pro Bono Special Counsel to develop plans and strategies to implement the Firm’s annual pro bono goals with assigned offices and practice areas; liaise directly with Pro Bono Committee members/attorneys to support plan execution and monitor progress against goals.
  • Under supervision of Pro Bono Partner and Pro Bono Special Counsel,
    • Plan, staff, and organize pro bono legal clinics and CLEs in all offices; liaise with pro bono coordinators/teams at legal services organizations to execute legal clinics and ensure completion of follow up legal work.
    • Plan and coordinate the Firm’s annual Pro Bono Recognition event, Day of Service and other Firmwide events.
    • Develop, conduct, and manage various ongoing multi-office/practice group high impact pro bono projects, justice sprints, and similar matters.
    • Organize monthly Pro Bono Committee meetings, drafting/distributing notes and action plan updates, actively participate in discussions and agenda-setting.
  • Develop and maintain relationships within the public interest law community for planning and monitoring of project implementation and matters.
  • Conduct research/analysis to develop an understanding of pro bono priorities. Identify opportunities with individual legal aids and connect appropriate Firm lawyers to pursue these opportunities.

     

     

• Community Engagement and Communications
  • Liaise with Firm’s Marketing Department to increase the reputation and visibility of the Firm’s pro bono work.
    • Manage and update the pro bono practice page of the Firm’s intranet and external websites/social media
    • Prepare materials for annual Pro Bono Report, press releases, video reports, blogs, and other communications.
    • Research external pro bono awards, draft and coordinate nominations of qualified candidates.
  • Manage pro bono matters/experiences databases, tracking systems and reporting/audit function, including conducting statistical analyses of pro bono work, preparing responses to pro bono surveys/audits requested by various media outlets, bar associations and referral agencies.
  • Attend and present at legal aid provider, bar association, and other meetings and conferences within the pro bono and legal services community.

     

• Training and Support:
  • Source and manage library of legal training programs, CLEs, exemplar materials.
  • Help lead pro bono orientations of summer associates and new, lateral, and other Firm attorneys.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred in social services, community outreach or communications.
• 5 years of relevant experience required, prior experience working in a law Firm, or in pro bono, legal aid and/or public interest law preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in public service and serving low-income communities.
• Ability to build strong relationships with all levels of lawyers and senior business professionals, with the confidence to challenge and counsel them on pro bono development best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects in a face-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment.
• Strong business sense/awareness of current events, competitive analysis/research, opportunity evaluation.
• High sense of responsibility, accountability, and focus on proactivity and responsiveness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; strong aptitude for detail.
• Excellent judgment, including sensitivity to confidential information.
• Fluency in Spanish language is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Canva, web-based AI products, and other social media.
• Ability to work with legal teams and non-legal administrative departments, and be familiar with the operations and responsibilities of each.
• Ability to travel to any Duane Morris office up to 10% of the time.