Pro Bono And Social Impact Coordinating Attorney

Working as part of Nixon Peabody LLP's (NP) dedicated Pro Bono and Social Impact team, including the Director of Pro Bono & Social Impact and the Pro Bono Partner, the Pro Bono and Social Impact Coordinating Attorney will assist in the overall management and development of the firm's pro bono and social impact programs. The Pro Bono and Social Impact Coordinating Attorney will be resident in the firm's Boston or Chicago office.

The individual will work closely with relevant stakeholders to manage existing pro bono and social impact initiatives and launch new initiatives that build on the core strengths of the firm, bring those initiatives to successful execution, and provide support and guidance to volunteer attorneys and partner supervisors along the way.

NP's pro bono program is wide-ranging, including immigration, civil rights, veterans, non-profit corporate support, wills & estates, expungement, and impact litigation. NP's social impact initiative includes an annual firmwide Week of Service. Management and communication skills coupled with a sustained commitment to pro bono legal services are critical. Projected starting date is February 2026. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

Cover letter requested.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's the chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We've created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you're someone who's looking toward the future, we'd love to hear from you.

This position reports to the Director of Pro Bono & Social Impact.

• Pro Bono and Social Impact Engagement and Staffing
  • Promote widespread engagement and participation in the firm's pro bono and social impact program
  • Interact purposefully, one-on-one, with all firm attorneys, with primary responsibility for Boston and Chicago attorneys, to meaningfully integrate them into pro bono opportunities with clients
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with legal services providers and partner nonprofit organizations that refer pro bono matters to the firm. Work with organizations to maintain and expand existing pro bono and social impact collaborations, and explore new relationships
  • Arrange training opportunities for firm attorneys and provide materials, and other resources to support them
  • Manage the collection and distribution of pro bono opportunities received from legal services providers and other sources
  • Identify and evaluate pro bono matters for eligibility and appropriateness
  • Track progress and outcomes of pro bono matters and take steps to ensure their timely completion, including supporting transition of pro bono matters of departing attorneys
  • Develop and manage pro bono collaborations with corporate clients
  • Assist with planning for annual NP Impact Week of Service event
  • Represent the firm, maintain an active presence, and participate in access to justice initiatives developed by or in partnership with the legal services community
• Program Management Functions
  • Develop and maintain department resources for the firm, including pro bono policies and procedures, training materials, templates, and other resources
  • Submit conflicts checks for new pro bono matters, send case opening emails, and provide attorney teams with billing information, relevant training materials, and internal procedures
  • Assist with responses to auditors, legal services organizations, and nonprofit clients about hours and expenses related to pro bono matters
  • Apply an understanding of risk management issues related to pro bono practice; advise attorneys taking on public interest work; and implement risk management measures for intake, staffing, supervision, tracking status, and closing pro bono matters
  • Maintain pro bono databases and tracking systems with up-to-date information about client matters, firm lawyers, and pro bono opportunities
  • Assist with monitoring of pro bono and social impact expenses and budgeting
  • Support the Firmwide Pro Bono Committee to schedule committee meetings, draft agendas, and follow up on committee requests
  • Perform other duties as assigned
• Communications and Marketing
  • Work with Communications and Marketing teams to monitor and provide content to promote the firm's pro bono and social impact efforts on the firm's internal pro bono and social impact intranet page, external website, and social media channels
  • Assist with presentations for firmwide events, including annual pro bono celebration lunches, attorney and staff orientations, and other trainings
  • Assist with regular internal reporting of pro bono metrics to Firm Leadership and external annual survey reporting, including the American Lawyer and the Pro Bono Institute
  • Assist with drafting pro…