Job Description
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI), a community-driven civil rights organization, seeks a Pro Bono Clearinghouse Program Associate.
NYLPI’s Pro Bono Clearinghouse connects innovative and impactful nonprofit organizations with free legal services by drawing on volunteer lawyers from over 100 of New York’s most prestigious law firms and corporate law departments. The Pro Bono Clearinghouse is further committed to helping nonprofits thrive by providing resources that help organizations overcome legal obstacles, build capacity and develop stronger and more effective programs. Through educational workshops, trainings for nonprofit leaders, individual counseling and a series of publications, the Clearinghouse is at the forefront of helping nonprofits maximize their performance and their impact on our community.
About the Role
The Program Associate will have the unique opportunity to work directly with startup nonprofits, nonprofit capacity builders, and some of New York City’s most prominent law firms. This is a dynamic position combining program management, relationship building, and client service responsibilities with administrative duties. The position will report to the Director and Assistant Director of Pro Bono Programs. Responsibilities include the following:
Program Management
- Strategize, direct, and implement partnership projects with a focus on immigration work
- Conceptualize, plan, and market educational programs for nonprofit leaders with capacity building and law firm partners
- Produce informational guides for nonprofits
- Develop new projects
- Assist with all aspects of the summer externship program
- Supervise Clearinghouse interns in tracking cases and maintaining the database
- Manage social media planning and execution
Relationship Building
- Represent the organization at community functions and other sector events, including as NYLPI’s representative on diversity, equity and inclusion working group of capacity building organizations in the sector
- Serve as a media ambassador for press outlets
- Maintain existing relationships and establish new ones with capacity builders and law firms
- Cultivate relationships with partner nonprofits, including attending monthly meetings, convenings and conferences with nonprofit coalitions
- Liaise with NYLPI’s communications consultants to manage media relations
- Proactively identify recognition opportunities for partner law firms and pro bono attorneys
Client Services
- Screen and assess the legal needs of startup nonprofits for referral to member firms
- Generate new clients by sharing our services widely and identifying prospective nonprofits
- Organize and attend case placement meetings
- Supervise interns in tracking the status of placed cases and maintaining the database
- Conduct outreach to community groups to advertise the Clearinghouse’s services
Administrative Management
- Collect and enter information from client cases and workshops into database
- Utilize WordPress to make updates to Pro Bono Clearinghouse section of NYLPI’s website
- General administrative duties
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- The equivalent of at least two years of full-time work experience, with a preference for significant time in nonprofit, social justice or legal settings
- Commitment to equity and civil rights
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an engaging presence, along with diplomacy and tact
- Strong written skills in various mediums (including editorial and social media) and oral communications skills
- Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and ability to balance short and long-term projects
Preferred
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience working effectively with people from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds and ability to drive strong relationships
- Experience working in a high-performing and agile organization with a team-oriented culture
- Knowledge of databases, Microsoft Office/Word, design programs
- Experience with social media platforms