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Attorney and Volunteer Coordinator
Position info:
Status: Full-Time
Education: JD required
Licensing: Licensed to practice law in Indiana in good standing
Location: Evansville, IN
To apply, please submit a resume and letter of interest to evansvilleinfo@probonoindiana.org.
The Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana is a member of Pro Bono Indiana (PBI), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to civil legal aid through pro bono volunteer attorneys and legal professionals. We are seeking a full-time Attorney & Volunteer Coordinator for our Evansville office to support this mission by providing legal services to low-income residents, coordinating legal clinics and outreach, and strengthening volunteer attorney engagement. This role works closely with PBI leadership to administer local programming, refine service delivery, cultivate relationships within the legal and social service communities, and ensure effective case placement and support for volunteer attorneys. Some flexible remote work may be available, though regular in-office presence is necessary.
The ideal candidate is licensed to practice law in Indiana in good standing, holds a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and brings experience working with the legal community and underserved populations. The ability to work collaboratively with clients, volunteers, courts, and community partners is valuable. This position involves occasional travel within the region and some evening or weekend events. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, and retirement options.
Further information:
Job Location
This position will be seated in Evansville Indiana. This position may allow some flexible remote work and expects a portion of work be done at the office due to the nature of the position.
General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provision of direct legal assistance to low-income residents.
2. Assistance in coordination of Evansville PBI office programming, including administering service and outreach events, such as phone and live walk-in clinics, and refining and improving service delivery.
3. Cultivates attorney contacts, expands volunteer attorney participation in pro bono programming, and places volunteer cases referred to the program through personal contact with volunteer attorneys.
4. Preserves case management systems and on-going contact with, and provides support to, volunteer legal professionals throughout their volunteer experience.
5. Maintains office administration and compliance standards including the keeping of records up to date, tracking data and outcomes, maintaining appropriate communication and availability, and related office work.
6. Sustains relationships with, and supports as appropriate, the legal community, other legal aid providers, and community service organizations to assist in supporting wellness in our systems and our communities.
7. Maintains familiarity with relevant court procedures in the relevant service area counties and with local social service providers assisting low-income clients and works in partnership with them.
8. Supports fellow staff and contributes to organizational duties as requested including attending meetings, representing PBI at appropriate stakeholder meetings, supporting organization-wide events, and participating in organizational communication efforts to enhance meaningful collaboration.
9. Works with PBI’s Executive Team to coordinate programming, including identifying and implementing program planning and direction for the office.
10. Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and funder-imposed restrictions and guidelines.
