What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pro bono Coordinator position at PrismHR?
About Us
We are a non-profit law firm. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a diverse and multiethnic community across Collier County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Collier County. Our company has more than 30 employees, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year,we help the most vulnerable members of our community find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.
Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work tirelessly to expand access to justice for all, identify needs in our community, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved and marginalized.
Position Summary
Our company has an immediate opening for a Pro Bono Coordinator (PBC). The PBC recruits private attorneys to provide pro bono legal services to those individuals who qualify for the services of our company and identifies and gathers the individuals in need of these services.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Recruit pro bono attorneys to perform this work by contacting and establishing and maintaining relationships with local bar associations. laws offices, attorneys and corporate counsel.
- Identify and gather clients in need of these services by coordinating with local resources, businesses, churches, and organizations who serve individuals in the community who would be most likely to need the services.
- Develop and distribute promotional materials, brochures, flyers, mailings, and maintenance of data.
- Travel around Collier County to recruit attorneys and identify and gather individuals in need.
- Assign cases to pro bono attorneys, gather and provide all necessary documentation for representation, and maintain contact with these attorneys to ensure that both attorneys and clients have a rewarding experience.
- Assist with resource development throughout the year for program continuation and growth.
- Input data and prepare reports for grants.
- Work evening and weekend hours when necessary.
- Perform any and all other duties that may, from time to time, be required by the supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Member in good standing of the Florida Bar or a law graduate;
- Excellent customer service and communication skills;
- Substantial knowledge of Windows Office;
- Knowledge of Spanish and/or Creole preferred;
- Self-motivated;
- Organized;
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Education & ExperienceExperience working with low-income community.
- Substantial experience advocating for low-income community.
- Experience in volunteer and event management.
- Experience in data input and reports.