Pro Bono & Training Coordinator – Full-Time (Hybrid)
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 MMLA’s 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 MMLA’s 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 MMLA’s 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.