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About the Role
Orrick seeks a Pro Bono Counsel to lead and strengthen the Firm's U.S. pro bono program, with a primary focus on California. This role involves developing meaningful pro bono opportunities, engaging attorneys, and ensuring effective delivery and impact of pro bono work, creating tangible benefits for clients and communities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic priorities for the Firm’s U.S. pro bono program, with particular emphasis on California.
- Identify significant legal and community needs and develop high-impact pro bono matters, programs, and partnerships.
- Serve as a resource to attorneys, helping identify and staff appropriate pro bono opportunities and supporting matters from intake through completion.
- Coordinate pro bono activities in California while supporting the Firm’s other U.S. offices as appropriate.
- Build and maintain relationships with legal services organizations, nonprofits, bar associations, clients, and other community partners, primarily focused on California.
- Develop opportunities for collaboration with clients and prospective clients on pro bono initiatives in California where appropriate.
- Engage attorneys and staff through communications, training, and other initiatives that encourage meaningful participation.
- Work with Firm leadership and the Pro Bono Committee to evaluate the program, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure resources are deployed effectively.
Requirements
- J.D. degree or equivalent experience required.
- Admission to practice in California required.
- At least 8 years of relevant legal, pro bono, public interest, program management, or related experience.
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, law firms, bar associations, corporate legal departments, or similar organizations.
- Strong understanding of the California pro bono landscape and familiarity with national pro bono organizations.
- Demonstrated commitment to public service and access to justice.
Skills
- Strong strategic, project-management, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent judgment and ability to prioritize opportunities based on impact and available resources.
- Ability to work effectively with attorneys at all levels and across a large, geographically dispersed organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Practical, creative, and solutions-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across offices and practice groups.
- Passion for pro bono service and commitment to achieving meaningful results for clients and communities.
Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Orange County, California
- Sacramento, California
- San Francisco, California
- Santa Monica, California
- Silicon Valley, California
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8+ years of relevant legal, pro bono, public interest, program management, or related experience.
Education Level
- J.D. degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- Silicon Valley and San Francisco $200,000 - $250,000
- Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, and Sacramento $200,000 - $250,000
Benefits
- Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life
- Robust mental well-being programs
- Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Industry leading parental leave benefits
- Health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan)
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401K program
- Compensated time off through Paid Time Off program
- Paid holidays
About the Company
- Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech.
- Founded over 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick has offices in 25+ markets.
- Recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for its culture of innovation and collaboration.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.
- Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.