Pro Bono Coordinator

Summary

ThePro BonoCoordinatorin collaboration with and in support of the firms strategic initiativesprovides essential administrative and logistical support to the pro bono team tracking performance and activities maintaining records assisting with event planning preparing monthly charts and reports for reporting and managing pro bono hours and supporting communications related to the firms pro bono initiatives. This role ensures smooth day-to-day operations of the pro bono program by handling a variety of clerical and organizational tasks enabling attorneys and program leaders to focus on delivering impactful pro bono legal services. Additionally the Coordinator is instrumental in advancing team efficiency through the adoption of technological solutions including improved tracking systems and the integration of AI tools to streamline workflows enhance data accuracy and support strategic planning.

Location

Thisposition will be based in our Washington DC New York or Chicago offices and offers a hybrid work schedule working at least 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for the firms pro bono program including coordination of events clinics meetings and related activities.

• Trackmaintain and audit pro bono participation matters and hours; prepare recurring and ad hoc reports charts and dashboards to support internal and external reporting.

• Support internal communications related to pro bono initiatives including drafting and distributing announcements updates and participation opportunities.

• Maintainaccuraterecords and organized filesin accordance withfirm policies ensuring data accuracy confidentiality and compliance standards are upheld.

• Assistwith the implementation and continuous improvement of pro bono processes tracking systems and technology solutions including AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and data quality.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Pro Bono Counsel and the pro bono team managing multiple priorities and completingadditionalprojects andtasks asassigned.

Desired Skills

Experience managing multiple administrative tasks and deadlines. Demonstrated ability to coordinate with various stakeholders in a professional environment. Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new systems; takes initiative to explore AI solutions andtrackingopportunities to improve efficiency. Demonstrates knowledge or experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Teams Excel etc.). Eagerness to learn adaptability and a service-oriented mindset. An understanding of how to use Microsoft Office Suite including CoPilot and SharePoint and other technology tools is preferred.Anability to create impactful visuals and share compelling stories about pro bono work is a plus.Additionalcompetenciesfor success in this role include time management communication skills initiative teamwork/collaboration technicalproficiency confidentiality/professionalism and customer service orientation.

Minimum Education

• Bachelors Degree.

MinimumYears of Experience

• 1 year ofprofessional experience from internships administrative support or volunteer coordination.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties.

• Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

• Providetimelyaccurate and quality workproduct.

• Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as.

• Foster positive work relationships.

• Comply withall firm policies and practices.

• Engage in both physical and sedentaryactivity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screenreadingand typing; (b)participatingin digital/virtual conference calls; (c)participatingin meetings as needed.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform all other dutiestasksorprojects asassigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values asa partof our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how werepresentour clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of forcefrequentlyor constantlyto lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing areonlyoccasionallyand all other sedentary criteria are met.