Staff Attorney/Pro Bono Coordinator— Nonprofit and Small Business Program

Job Title:                     Staff Attorney/Pro Bono Coordinator—
Nonprofit and Small Business Program
FLSA Classification:    Exempt
Reports To:                 Managing Attorney – Nonprofit and Small Business Program
Supervises:                 Paralegals and Legal Assistants as required
Compensation:          $78,000.00 to $115,000.00 Annually DOE + Benefits

Inland Counties Legal Services is seeking an attorney to join our Pro Bono Team as a Staff Attorney/Pro Bono Coordinator to support ICLS's Nonprofit and Small Business Program.  Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing legal services to vulnerable populations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.  Legal services are provided by attorneys, or paralegals under the direct supervision of an attorney.  Levels of service include advice and counsel, limited action (includes negotiations and preparation of legal documents), as well as direct representation before administrative law and civil courts. ICLS provides legal assistance in eight practice groups: Elder Law, Consumer, Housing, Family Law, Immigration, Systemic/Impact, Health Law, and Public Benefits. Visit our website at www.inlandlegal.org for more information. 

Overview of Position
This position works with ICLS’s Pro Bono Director, Managing Attorney – Nonprofit and Small Business Program, and the Pro Bono Team, to assist with daily operations of ICLS’s Pro Bono Program, with a particular focus on managing and expanding ICLS’s Small Business & Nonprofit Program. With the help of volunteer attorneys, the Program provides free legal services to small business owners of limited financial means and nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Nonprofit and Small Business Program Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop broad legal expertise in the most common areas of need for nonprofit organizations and small business owners, including entity formation, contract law, regulatory law, employment law, intellectual property, and nonprofit governance, among other areas.
• Organize and supervise nonprofit and small business clinics, webinars, and other related programs.
• Oversee and coordinate volunteer work, including by responding to volunteer inquiries, maintaining regular contact with volunteers, creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers to participate in the clinic, and maintaining a panel of volunteers dedicated to serving children and caretakers in our region.
• Provide direct transactional legal assistance to small business and nonprofit clients on a case-by-case basis.
• Develop a robust, client-centered service delivery model, including cases fully placed with pro bono counsel, co-counsel with pro bono counsel, and direct legal services to clients, among others.
• Conduct initial intake interviews with prospective small business clients, as needed.
• Work with ICLS’s Communications Manager to advertise the small business clinic.
• Work effectively as part of a team that includes attorneys, support staff, community partners, volunteers, and students.
• Network with other entities, community-based organizations, and individuals that help small business owners and entrepreneurs, to increase the reach of ICLS and to provide holistic services to clients.
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to community events in ICLS's service area
• Ability to participate in events outside of regular work hours

Additional Pro Bono Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage pro bono projects and volunteer involvement with designated ICLS practice groups, acting as liaison between practice group staff and the rest of pro bono team.
• Organize, attend, and supervise community outreach, legal workshops, and clinics.
• Coordinate new pro bono initiatives, as needed, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives with community and pro bono partners.
• Collect and analyze volunteer data and assist in developing marketing materials.
• Other duties as needed on special projects.

Desired Education, Skills, and Experience

• A minimum of two years of experience is preferred as a practicing attorney and ability to practice law in the State of California or a minimum of 1 year of experience as an ICLS attorney;
• Active member of the California Bar in good standing.
• Background in one or more substantive legal areas common to small businesses, including entity formation, contract law, regulatory law, employment law, intellectual property, and nonprofit governance, among other areas
• Demonstrated commitment to legal services work;
• Demonstrated commitment to race, equity, and inclusion;
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse communities;
• Demonstrated ability to envision, implement and evaluate new projects;
• Strong project management skills, including organization and ability to multi-task;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to supervise volunteers, including law students and paralegals;
• Ability to lead and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders;
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to range of audiences;
• Experience mentoring, training, and supervising attorneys and/or law clerks;
• Ability to cultivate and develop pro bono relationships;
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, with Spanish being a plus; and
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point proficiency.
   

Inland Counties Legal Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and regulations. Selections for employment or promotion are made solely on the basis of merit as identified through work experience and education.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  The recognition of our common humanity is the first step in fostering an inclusive environment. Our unique stories and experiences allow us to better solve the challenges that our community faces with the recognition that the sum of our unique differences is greater than our individual parts. Staff approach professional relationships with humility and a desire to have a positive impact on the community we serve.