Access to Justice Fellows Program Manager

Lawyers Clearinghouse is seeking a part-time Access to Justice (A2J) Fellows Program Manager. The A2J Fellows Program places retired judges and lawyers transitioning to retirement with legal services organizations, other nonprofits, government agencies, and courts in need of pro bono legal and program assistance and creates a lifelong learning community for Fellows.

This is a part-time, hybrid position supervised by the Executive Director. It requires regular attendance at meetings in Boston and a willingness to travel locally in Greater Boston for recruitment and nationally for conferences.

The program manager will regularly collaborate with a committee of dedicated volunteers, as well as Clearinghouse staff and board members. Expected schedule of 21 hours per week with a salary of $42,000-48,000, commensurate with experience. Lawyers Clearinghouse offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, pro-rated PTO, and a retirement plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management and Outreach

• Work with committee to administer yearly fellowship program by recruiting and matching new Fellows and Partner Organizations, providing support and resources to Fellows, planning and executing monthly fellowship lunches, and conducting surveys and interviews;
• Manage alumni engagement by running biannual alumni events, publishing monthly updates, and creating new volunteer opportunities for all Fellows;
• Organize, manage, and speak at opening and closing receptions for Fellows, as well as annual information sessions;
• Run development efforts for the program and cultivate donors by soliciting funding from Fellows, law firms, organizations, and foundations and collecting fees and donations from Partner Organizations;
• Recruit and supervise a Lawyers Clearinghouse A2J Fellow and/or A2J Intern;
• Create and execute strategies to track, articulate, and showcase program impact;
• Generate continued publicity and recognition for the A2J Fellows Program; and
• Advise other states starting pilot programs modeled after the Access to Justice Fellows Program and attend national conferences to share the program model.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the A2J Fellows Program

• Coordinate with Lawyers Clearinghouse Culture & Systems Manager to (i) promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; (ii) set and accomplish annual DEI goals for the A2J Fellows Program; (iii) collect and analyze data about projects; and (iv) recruit members of the A2J Committee, co-facilitate meetings, and ask committee members for guidance on A2J Fellows Program meetings and operations.

Data Management and Reporting

• Draft A2J Fellows Program reports and minutes for board meetings;
• Create A2J Fellows Program spreadsheets, forms, templates, and files;
• Collect, enter, compile and report data for grants reports and applications;
• Maintain A2J Fellows Program SharePoint site; and
• Review and update A2J Fellows Program narratives.

Staff and Board Engagement

• Staff and manage the A2J Committee, schedule meetings, and create agendas;
• Work closely with the Clearinghouse Board of Directors and the A2J Committee to set goals and priorities;
• Attend weekly staff meetings, in-person board events, and the Annual Meeting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of work experience
• JD or licensed to practice law in MA
• Experience assisting or working with legal services or other nonprofit organizations in pro bono coordination, volunteer support, or project management
• Passion for increasing access to justice in Massachusetts
• Familiarity with private law firm and corporate pro bono culture
• Ability to build and sustain productive partnerships with volunteers, nonprofits, law firms, and funders
• Excellent project management, communication, and presentation skills
• Well-organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, and familiar with Boston and surrounding communities
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Works independently and creatively, and as a member of a small team
• Proficiency in languages other than English is a plus

We understand that not everyone will possess 100% of the listed qualifications, but we recommend you apply if you feel you are a good fit for this position.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter detailing their interest in this position to Culture and Systems Manager Lex Brown by Sunday, November 30.