Pro Bono Client Partnership Specialist

Job Description Summary:

Fenwick is seeking a Pro Bono Client Partnership Specialist to support and advance the firm’s pro bono program. As a key liaison between Fenwick attorneys, clients, and legal service organizations, you will help manage and grow our robust portfolio of client-facing pro bono initiatives. This includes coordinating virtual and in-person clinics annually and ensuring effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. You will also track volunteer engagement, manage communications, and contribute to the overall impact of Fenwick’s community engagement efforts.
This role may be based in any of our U.S. offices (excluding Santa Monica), with a strong preference for New York, Silicon Valley, or San Francisco. This position offers a hybrid schedule and requires three days onsite per week at your designated office with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business and client needs. Occasional travel (to clinics) is required. This is a full-time exempt position.

Job Description:

Clinic Program Coordination

• Support the planning and execution of pro bono clinics, including virtual and in-person events across multiple offices.
• Serve as the main logistical point of contact for internal teams, client partners, legal services organizations, and interpreters.
• Draft internal and external communications related to upcoming clinics and volunteer opportunities.
• Manage staffing, calendar coordination, and post-clinic follow-up, including the delivery of legal materials and survey data to partners.
• Ensure continuing legal education (CLE) compliance by working with MCLE and compliance teams on accreditation and documentation.
• Assist with immigration forms and filings.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with legal service organizations and nonprofit partners.
• Help identify new clinic or pro bono opportunities and maintain ongoing collaborations with current partners.
• Support the engagement of Fenwick attorneys, paralegals, and corporate volunteers in meaningful pro bono work.

Data, Metrics & Reporting

• Track pro bono participation and progress toward the firm’s 20-hour pro bono goal.
• Maintain and update databases to ensure accurate records of casework, hours, outcomes, and volunteer involvement.
• Assist in preparing regular reports on clinic activities and pro bono metrics for internal and external audiences.

Marketing & Social Media Support

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to create and post content about the pro bono program and clinic events.
• Capture photos and stories from events, and ensure all necessary permissions and releases are secured.

Resource & Knowledge Management

• Maintain internal databases of legal resource guides, templates, and training materials for clinic use.
• Support the development of toolkits and volunteer onboarding materials for common clinic matters, such as asylum, U-Visa, and nonprofit formation.

Additional Support

• Perform other tasks assigned to support the firm’s pro bono and community engagement programs.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Organizational & Time Management Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work independently, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate needs, manage case flow, and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to conduct interviews, liaise with clients, legal service organizations, and internal teams in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, and various legal programs. Familiarity with case management software and other legal technology is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to reviewing legal documents, tracking case progress, and maintaining accurate records.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and external partners while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Language Proficiency: Spanish speaking a plus (for clinic interpretations, along with other relatable tasks).

Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility/Pro Bono Counsel, the ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm or legal services setting preferred). Some knowledge of immigration law is helpful, particularly in areas such as asylum, U-Visa applications, or nonprofit formation. A bachelor's degree is required, a paralegal certificate is a plus.

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Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$84,000 - $120,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.