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Position Opening: Alabama State Bar
Volunteer Lawyers Program – Pro Bono Clinic Coordinator 

Description of Position:  The Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) seeks a highly motivated, organized individual to coordinate pro bono activities, events, and clinics.  This role is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact in low-income and disadvantaged communities while collaborating with staff and volunteer attorneys on impactful legal work. This full-time, salaried position involves program management, case management, attorney recruitment, and community outreach.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement new and innovative community legal assistance events within the program’s service area.
2. Recruit and engage private attorneys to volunteer in community clinics and events.
3. Develop creative programming to streamline the volunteer process, including training, support, and case management to maximize legal assistance for low-income clients.
4. Maintain client files, including status tracking of open cases.
5. Foster and support relationships with community partners, court staff, and volunteers.
6. Occasionally represent clients when volunteer attorneys are unavailable.
7. Support the Director and program staff in managing the database of volunteers, cases, and projects.
8. Assist in gathering information for annual report and grants.
9. Promote programs and projects through various communication channels.
10. Participate in after-hours and weekend legal assistance clinics and events.
11. Perform other duties as directed by the Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven project management, organizational, and administrative skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and leadership abilities
• Ability to analyze and simplify complex information for diverse audiences
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to understanding the social, economic, and legal challenges faced by low-income individuals with limited access to legal services.
• Skills in building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and community partners
• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate within and contribute to a team-oriented environment
• D., admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama (preferred)
• Ability to type efficiently, utilize a screen reader if needed, and handle the physical demands of off-site legal clinics, including lifting up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with marketing software, tools, and social media
• Previous experience in legal program management or community outreach
• Familiarity with data management systems and reporting tools
• Experience in coordinating activities and managing the work of staff or volunteers

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, specifically outlining how they meet the qualifications, their resume, salary requirements, and references to Chad D. Coker, Director of Operations at chad.coker@alabar.org

Application Deadline:  December 11, 2024