Pro Bono Coordinator

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Everyone deserves meaningful access to justice. Our U.S. lawyers provide more than 100,000 hours in free legal services each year to the people who need it most. We help those fleeing violence and persecution; the wrongfully convicted; the homeless and marginalized; victims of abuse and human trafficking; and other under-represented populations. Hogan Lovells has always looked for opportunities to make a bigger impact through our work. In 1970, we were the first law firm in the world to establish a dedicated Community Services Department. Known today as the Pro Bono Department, our team's primary function is to engage our more than 900 U.S. lawyers in meaningful pro bono opportunities.

The job is located in our Washington, D.C. office, and the candidate is expected to be in the office at least three days per week (subject to change with firm policies).

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Coordinator will work closely with the Pro Bono team to on the following:

CONFLICTS SUPPORT

• Facilitate the opening of new pro bono matters
• Submit conflicts check requests and monitor conflicts process after submission
• Facilitate communication with lawyers handling matters to collect needed information to run conflicts
• Draft pro bono engagement letters
• Open pro bono matters and circulate client-matter numbers
• Update matter tracking documents and databases

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Assist with event planning, coordination, and execution
• Assist with maintenance of/updates to Pro Bono Department intranet page
• Prepare PowerPoints and other internal/external pro bono presentations
• Assist with transfer of case materials to departing lawyers who take matters with them
• Assist with organization and storage of inactive case files
• Work with the Marketing & Business Development function on pitches, proposals, and recommendations for collaborative pro bono matters with firm clients
• Work with Marketing & Business Development to update Pro Bono Department social media

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong project management skills
• Ability to manage and execute a variety of projects simultaneously
• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be able to prepare graphs and visual content for PowerPoint presentations
• Mastery of social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Dependable and able to perform to a high standard under pressure
• Monitors and checks work product with a high attention to detail
• Engaged and self-motivated
• Flexible, creative, and able to handle changing priorities
• Excellent organization and communication (both verbally and in writing) skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong team player

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in a professional services firm preferred
• College degree required

HOURS

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including one hour for lunch, with flexibility to work additional hours as needed.

This job description sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or protected Veteran status.