Pro-Bono Coordinator
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin
Pro Bono Coordinator
Cooley is seeking a Pro Bono Coordinator to join its Pro Bono Team.
About Cooley:
Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide. We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive. At the core of Cooley's success is the exceptional talent and unwavering spirit of our people. We embrace individuality while fostering a 'one-firm' culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind everything we do.
Hybrid Schedule Philosophy:
As part of the Cooley culture, we recognize and appreciate the value of being together, in person, to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However, we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. As such, the default assumption for employees and partners is a hybrid schedule;
some in-office presence and some work from home days absent certain essential in-office roles that require five (5) days/week in-office.
Position summary:
The Pro Bono Coordinator is the centralized resource responsible for providing high-level administrative, project support and coordination of other departmental initiatives. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities:
- Code department invoices and send to Accounting & Finance for processing
- Prepare and maintain various PowerPoint presentations, Excel files, and Word documents for pro bono team
- Assist with various data entry tasks as needed, including data entry in pro bono client and volunteer databases
- Assist with submission of new business forms and conflict checks
- Prepare and generate various statistical reports from pro bono client and volunteer databases
- Keep all files up-to-date and organized. Ensure materials are forwarded to Information Governance Department, as needed
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned or required by the Pro Bono Partner and Pro Bono Counsel
- In collaboration with pro bono assistant and pro bono specialists, maintaining pro bono client and volunteer databases
- Facilitate pro bono client queries, screening, and processing
- Prepare new business forms, conflict sheets and engagement letters, and advise other admin staff re: same
- Serve as point of contact to secretaries and other admin staff on pro bono procedures/questions
- Assist with pro bono practice department budget monitoring and annual budget planning process
- Coordinate pro bono trainings in conjunction with partner legal services providers
- Handle pro bono event planning and logistics
- Collaborate with pro bono specialists on various projects and tasks as assigned by pro bono partner and pro bono counsel
- Assist Pro Bono Partner, Pro Bono Counsel, and Pro Bono Committee with pro bono projects and initiatives, as necessary
- Provide administrative support to Pro Bono Partner and Pro Bono Counsel including travel arrangements, expenses reimbursements, time entry, etc.
- All other duties as assigned or required
Skills and experience:
Required:
- After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
- After orientation and training demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Access and/or other database management applications
- Available to work overtime, as required
- 2+ years' prior administrative experience
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Previous law firm experience
- Previous legal support and/or executive assistant experience helpful
Competencies:
- Professional demeanor at all times
- Strong interpersonal communications skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to handle complex and fast-paced environment
- Ability to speak effectively in front of an audience
- Unwavering ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects, and client data
- Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong judgment
- Team-player with collaborative spirit
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.
EOE.
The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $30.50 - $45.00 ($63,4400.00 - $93,600.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location,…
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