Pro Bono Project Attorney

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Pro Bono Project Attorney Indianapolis, Indiana Agency Description: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit law firm that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 regional offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 30 other funding sources.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER: ILS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

Position Summary

The Project Attorney will recruit pro bono attorneys, match those attorneys with appropriate cases, clinics, or other legal work for eligible ILS clients, and monitor and support the pro bono attorneys’ work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the project, including recruiting pro bono attorneys, assigning, tracking, and closing cases, clinics, and other legal work, coordinating support to pro bono attorneys, developing quality control systems, and coordinating between ILS staff and pro bono attorneys.
• Collaborate closely with staff of Pro Bono Indiana, law firms, law schools, community partners, and other pro bono stakeholders.
• Maintain and expand ongoing volunteer recruitment strategies and program; conduct recruitment events; and maximize long-term participation of volunteers.
• Match pro bono attorneys to clients and coordinate support for pro bono attorneys on specific cases.
• Develop and conduct clinics as appropriate for specific legal issues.
• Track cases and maintain comprehensive records of all cases to ensure proper oversight and reporting.
• Design and implement quality control systems.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
• Bar admission and at least 5 years’ legal experience, preferably with low-income clients.
• Live in or be willing to move to Central Indiana
• Some private law practice or in-house practice preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Licensed driver.

Compensation

Starting salary is $73,400 with a range up to a maximum of $110,100 depending on experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, a flex benefit plan, and generous vacation and sick leave. The attorney may be eligible for the ILS loan repayment assistance program (QELP) as well as the Indiana Bar Foundation LRAP, LSC LRAP, College Cost Reduction Access Act and Higher Education Opportunity Act LRAP.

ILS will pay up to $2,500 in moving expenses if the successful applicant needs to move from another city. To Apply: Please apply on our website by submitting a resume and a list of 3 references with email addresses and telephone numbers. https://www.indianalegalservices.org/careers/ For questions regarding your application, contact Human Resources at human.

resources@ilsi.net.