Pro Bono & Social Responsibility Specialist

Fish & Richardson P.C. - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Pro Bono & Social Responsibility Specialist at Fish & Richardson will play a crucial role in facilitating pro bono matters and social responsibility initiatives within the firm. This position involves managing the intake process for new pro bono cases, overseeing departmental audits, coordinating community service events, and supporting attorneys throughout the pro bono process. The specialist will also handle accounting for the department and manage external sponsorships, contributing to the firm's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the opening of new pro bono matters in firm systems and databases.
• Support the conflicts process for new matter intake and monitor conflicts processes after submission.
• Assist with engagement letters and other documents necessary for conflicts clearance.
• Facilitate communication with case handling teams and Pro Bono Referral Agencies regarding conflicts process and clearance.
• Oversee departmental audits and internal pro bono reporting.
• Coordinate with multiple internal teams to monitor and track pro bono case statuses, budgets, and hours.
• Oversee pro bono, community service, and sustainability events, including logistics and evaluations.
• Initiate event marketing efforts and work with communications staff to monitor deadlines for deliverables.
• Support attorneys throughout the life of each pro bono matter by finding appropriate projects and responding to requests for resources.
• Independently develop and manage certain pro bono and social responsibility programming and partnerships.
• Prepare and process all accounting for the pro bono & social responsibility department.
• Oversee, track, and process pro bono and charitable external sponsorships.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' related professional experience, preferably in a law firm pro bono or legal services setting.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting high-level attorneys/executives and handling confidential information responsibly.
• Ability to effectively manage/coordinate simultaneous projects and prioritize multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to identify issues and recommend and implement solutions.
• May exercise considerable judgment and discretion in completing assignments.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a law firm pro bono or legal services setting.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement