Pro Bono Manager
Location: New York, New York
Description: inMotion, Inc. is presently looking of Pro Bono Manager right now, this career will be reside in New York. More details about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. We seek a dynamic Pro Bono Manager who will serve as a key liaison between inMotion and pro bono attorneys at major law firms who support our mission. A Juris Doctor degree is required. A background in domestic violenc! e, public interest law, immigration, family and/or matrimonial law is helpful. Experience coordinating pro bono programs and/or major law firm experience is a plus. Supervisory or management experience is required. Fluency in Spanish is helpful but not required. We value strong organizational, inter-personal, communication, writing and computer skills.
Responsibilities: The pro bono manager will:
Supervise the work of inMotion's pro bono coordinators and intake specialists
Support, strengthen and enhance inMotion's relationships with major law firms and their participation in the pro bono program
Assist the Senior Director of Legal Services in developing and implementing strategies for improving the pro bono program
Take the lead in all aspects of organizing and implementing lawyer recruitment and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trainings
Ensure compliance with state CLE provider requirements
Oversee client i! ntake
Assist in ensuring that case placement and depa! rtment goals are met
Recruit volunteer attorneys to work on pro bono cases including drafting appeals and case digests
Identify and cultivate new law firm relationships as well as steward and strengthen existing relationships
Assist in the preparation of reports to funders
Assist in program assessment
Assist with pro bono recognition events
Maintain a small caseload of in-house clients and/or supervise staff and interns on client matters
Hiring Organization: Since 1993, inMotion has helped thousands of women free themselves from abusive relationships, stay in their homes and win the financial support to which theyâ€"and their childrenâ€" are legally entitled. Our mission is to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of womenâ€"low-income, under-served, and abusedâ€"by offering them legal services designed to foster equal access to justice and an empowered approach to life. We fulfill our mission b! y providing free, quality services, primarily in the areas of matrimonial, family and immigration law, in a way that acknowledges mutual respect, encourages personal growth, and nurtures individual and collective strength. We also work to promote policies that make our society more responsive to the legal issues confronting the women we serve. This position will be based in our Manhattan office, but may require occasional work in one of our offices in the Brooklyn, Bronx or Queens Family Justice Centers. Regular travel within Manhattan is required.
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This career will be opened on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:09:35 GMT