Job Description
Pro Bono Coordinator
Our hugely successful US law firm client is seeking a Pro Bono Coordinator to join their London office on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. The department provides free legal advice to eligible clients who cannot afford legal representation and is seeking someone with strong organisational and time-management skills.
* Salary to £50,000
* 12-month fixed-term contract
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
* Liverpool Street
Pro Bono Coordinator Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with the day-to-day coordination of the firm’s international pro bono practice
* Organise and support training sessions for volunteer lawyers and other stakeholders
* Manage lawyer participation schedules and oversee processes for follow-up legal work
* Undertake research and analysis of existing and prospective pro bono matters to support the objectives of the international pro bono team
* Support the onboarding and closure of pro bono matters
* Coordinate pro bono communications, drafting internal content, and working closely with the business development and communications teams
Pro Bono Coordinator Skills & Requirements:
* One of the following is essential – experience within a commercial law firm, a law degree, law conversion course, or equivalent
* Experience in coordinating pro bono clinics or projects highly advantageous
* A genuine interest in pro bono work and access to legal support programmes
* Strong IT and database skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office