Assistant, Pro Bono

Businesses are increasingly embracing responsible commercial practices, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues for a sustainable future. As market forces around this topic escalate, our clients face a rapidly evolving and fragmented reporting and regulatory landscape. Due diligence obligations require greater scrutiny and transparency of supply chains, and strategy needs to consider legal accountability and stakeholder engagement. Our Sustainability & Responsible Business Practice draws on the experience of lawyers across the Firm in practices that include Environment & Climate Change, Business & Human Rights, Public Company Advisory, Antitrust/Competition, International Trade, Energy Transition and Debt Finance. Together, we help companies, financial institutions, sovereigns, investors and other stakeholders address these challenges while maximizing long-term economic stability and growth.

The roles and responsibilities of this job include:

General administrative support

• Distribute new case lists and help recruit partners and lawyers on pro bono matters
• Create staffing trackers and maintain lawyer pro bono interest database
• Maintain Pro Bono Leader and Champion databases
• Assist in updating Pro Bono intranet page, Paladin pro bono management software, and various pro bono tracking tools
• Organizing, labeling, and distributing 20-Hour Pro Bono Stars monthly
• Track engagement letters and maintain engagement letter filing system
• Facilitate the opening of new pro bono matters and support team members in tracking new matter process globally
• Facilitate communication with lawyers handling matters to collect needed information to run conflicts and open new matters
• Track attorney departures and ensure matters are closed or reassigned.

External Relationships

• Support Pro Bono Team members in responding to external pro bono surveys on behalf of the Firm (PBI, AmLaw, TrustLaw, NALP, Law.com, etc.)
• Help maintain billable client collaboration database and materials
• Maintain external mailing lists
• Provide support in responding to external audits and requests for case and client-specific information
• Handle due diligence research on potential pro bono clients

Communications, Awards & Events

• Help execute Global Pro Bono Week and White & Case Pro Bono Awards
• Help prepare PowerPoint presentations for the Global Practice Leader, Pro Bono Leaders, Pro Bono Counsel & Director, Associate Director of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Managers, others as requested
• Help organize and coordinate pro bono events and award ceremonies
• Assist with ad hoc administrative projects such as preparing external reports and internal communications
• Assist with event planning, coordination, and execution

• BA or BS
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant administration experience
• Knowledge of pro bono
• Experience working with community organizations and/or nonprofits is a plus
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong track record of execution and results
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members on different projects
• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word)

• Strong work ethic
• Good judgement
• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple tasks
• Ability to work with lawyers and clients at all levels
• Client service focus
• Collaborative team player
• Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative
• Flexible, committed, and enthusiastic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and keep on top of email traffic and organization

Compensation Range: $63,050.00 - $86,700.00

This role reports to

Associate Director, Global Pro Bono Practice

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

New York Pay Range: -. Salary range in other markets will vary.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.

Salary : $63,050 - $86,700