Winston & Strawn LLP Hiring For Pro Bono Coordinator at Chicago, IL  Full Time

Winston & Strawn is committed to the safety and well-being of our attorneys and staff and currently has a COVID vaccination policy for all of our positions at the firm.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pro Bono Coordinator is responsible for performing a broad range of duties in support of the firm’s world-wide pro bono practice. The Coordinator will work closely with the firm’s pro bono management team to manage and advance the pro bono program. This individual also will work with partners, associates, paralegals, and staff in facilitating the management and administration of the program. This is a full-time position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the immigration practice and manage firm’s immigration docketing system.
• Coordinate and translate introductory calls with immigration clients and attorneys.
• Implement donation budget and coordinate disbursements to nonprofit partners.
• Coordinate Winston & Strawn Public Interest Fellowship Program.
• Assist with opening and closing pro bono matters including client engagements.
• Oversee statistical analysis of pro bono work and regularly prepare statistical reports.
• Coordinate and provide logistical support for pro bono trainings and other programs.
• Coordinate and provide logistical support for client clinics and meetings.
• Maintain electronic forms and resources for pro bono cases.
• Track and maintain dockets for various pro bono projects.
• Respond to pro bono surveys and reports from legal aid agencies, nonprofit clients and media outlets

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Spanish bilingual required.
  

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a professional environment preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a law firm or other professional services environment preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability:

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change.

Collaboration:

• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm.

Communication:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.

Excellence:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliability, flexibility, and adaptability in a team and service-oriented environment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining the highest standards of work quality.
• Ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, including prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints.
• Ability to identify and accomplish long and short-term goals, projects, and activities.

• Broad knowledge of Microsoft applications.

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions.
• Agility to be able to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Professionalism

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.