Pro Bono

Pro Bono & Training Coordinator Full-Time

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a full-time Coordinator for its Pro Bono & Training Unit. The Pro Bono & Training Unit connects MMLA clients to volunteer attorneys for legal advice and/or representation in a variety of matters including immigration, family law, tax, and wills. The unit also coordinates training for volunteers, law students, and MMLA staff. Finally, The Pro Bono & Training Unit organizes MMLAs legal clerkships and summer law student fellowships. This position will start as soon as possible after an offer is extended.

Employees at MMLA enjoy a flexible schedule, collegial office setting, and healthy work/life balance. This is a hybrid position, where the Coordinator works 2 or 3 days remotely and remaining days in the office. The Coordinator will report to the Deputy Director in Minneapolis; the Coordinator may choose to work in the Minneapolis, St. Cloud, or Wilmar MMLA offices. On Fridays, MMLA closes at noon and employees enjoy a half day of paid flex time. MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Apply the principles of MMLAs Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions

Supervise staff members of the pro bono & training unit

Plan, execute, and oversee pro bono and training projects for MMLA and MMLA volunteers

Craft internal pro bono policies and engage in long-term planning

Work with MMLAs supervising attorneys, development team, litigation directors, and deputy directors to identify pro bono and training priorities

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Generate detailed reports on the progress and outcomes of pro bono projects

Maintain volunteer database and record volunteer hours

Assign cases or tasks to volunteers based on their skills and interests

Develop and maintain relationships with law firm pro bono coordinators

Develop and maintain relationships with law school internship, externship, and fellowship coordinators

Conduct outreach to law students and legal volunteers

Onboard, train, and mentor volunteers

Develop and implement volunteer recognition

Support volunteers through recognition initiatives and events

If the supervisor is a licensed attorney, provide limited legal advice and representation to pro bono clients

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have at least three years of experience as a Project Manager

Strong organizational and program development skills

Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong reporting experience

Adept at using Microsoft Office and electronic databases

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience; J.D. may be helpful

Experience supervising staff

Connections to community organizations, bar associations, and law firms

Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences

Language proficiency, especially in Arabic, Hmong, Oromo, Somali, or Spanish

SALARY:

$73,818 to $97,096 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid offers a robust benefits package, including family medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, FSA, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off. This is a full-time position, but the office closes on Friday afternoons for paid flex time.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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