Community Impact Assistant

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 18 offices: 13 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The Community Impact (CI) team has an exciting opportunity for a service-oriented and enthusiastic professional to join the team as a Community Impact Assistant. The role will be primarily in-person (at least 3 days per week) and based in Palo Alto.

The CI Assistant will provide administrative support for our Community Impact team, including supporting pro bono and community service programs and other community impact events and initiatives, including scheduling, researching nonprofits, tracking immigration cases, assisting with presentations, and surveys, helping manage social media, and handling other projects in support of the CI team.

Primary responsibilities

Community Impact - Pro Bono & Community Service

• Provide support for pro bono and community service programs and other community impact events and initiatives, including scheduling meetings, presentations, activities, and clinics.
• Assist with staffing volunteers, including communications.
• Maintain and update case distribution and project interest lists.
• Process audit letters.
• Assist with pro bono proposals.
• Help with surveys and award nominations, including tracking deadlines, submittals, and outcome.
• Assist with the preparation of firm publications (such as Annual Community Impact Report) and presentations.
• Research nonprofits and projects.
• Track Immigration cases and community service activities.
• Assist with inquiries.
• Help manage CI social media and CI Team Email & Updates (semi-weekly).
• Provide support for WSGives firmwide events, including awards, talking points, and vendors.
• Use, update and navigate Paladin (pro bono platform) in order to manage pro bono matters.
• Update and maintain pro bono and community service section of firm’s intranet.
• Coordinate AV and IT program needs.
• Proofread all work with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Wilson Sonsini Foundation

• Provide support for the Wilson Sonsini Foundation.
• Update and maintain the Foundation section of firm’s intranet.
• Maintain Grants folders on NetDocs.
• Assist with financial tasks, including finance register, and audit preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in a professional environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to detail.
• Takes initiative and is proactive.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Dependable team player.
• Professional manner and good judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Proficient on social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Familiarity with video platforms, including Zoom and MS Teams (preferred).
   

The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).