Pro Bono And Social Impact Coordinating Attorney

About the Position

Working as part of Nixon Peabody LLP’s (NP) dedicated Pro Bono and Social Impact team, 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 incumbent will be resident in the firm’s Boston or Chicago office and will work closely with stakeholders to manage existing initiatives, launch new projects that build on the firm’s core strengths, and provide support and guidance to volunteer attorneys and partner supervisors.

NP’s pro bono program covers immigration, civil rights, veterans, non‑profit corporate support, wills & estates, expungement, and impact litigation. The social impact initiative includes an annual firmwide Week of Service. Strong project management and communication skills, coupled with a sustained commitment to pro bono legal services, are critical.

Projected starting date:
February 2026. Hybrid work schedule available.

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

Boston, MA;
Chicago, IL

• Promote widespread engagement and participation in the firm’s pro bono and social impact program.
• Interact purposefully, one‑on‑one, with all firm attorneys, primarily focusing on Boston and Chicago attorneys, to integrate them into pro bono opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with legal services providers and partner nonprofit organizations that refer pro bono matters to the firm.
• Arrange training opportunities for firm attorneys and provide supporting materials and resources.
• Manage the collection and distribution of pro bono opportunities 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 ensure timely completion, including supporting transitions for departing attorneys.
• Develop and manage pro bono collaborations with corporate clients.
• Assist with planning for the 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.

• Develop and maintain department resources, including pro bono policies, procedures, training materials, templates, and other resources.
• Submit conflict checks, 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 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 by scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, and following up on committee requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Work with Communications and Marketing teams to promote the firm’s pro bono and social impact efforts on the firm’s internal 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 American Lawyer and the Pro Bono Institute.
• Assist with drafting pro bono award nominations or other submissions.
• Provide content as needed for Marketing, Business Development, and Recruiting materials.

• In appropriate cases, advise on substantive legal issues and consult on case strategy, consistent with subject matter experience.
• Mentor junior…