The Pro Bono Assistant is responsible for the organization and handling of the administrative functions of the Pro Bono Department, a fast-paced practice group that onboards more than 500 new pro bono matters each year. Our U.S. lawyers provide more than 100,000 hours in free legal services each year to the people who need it most. The Pro Bono Department provides a high level of customer service and support while consistently producing an excellent work product. The Assistant position requires a specialized knowledge of the firm’s pro bono practice area, the clients and related job responsibilities in order to ensure extraordinary client satisfaction. The Assistant shares these responsibilities with the other Pro Bono Assistant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant will work closely with the Pro Bono team on the following:
CONFLICTS SUPPORT
Facilitate the opening of new pro bono matters
Submit conflicts check requests and monitor conflicts process after submission
Facilitate communication with lawyers handling matters to collect needed information to run conflicts
Draft pro bono engagement letters
Open pro bono matters and circulate client-matter numbers
Update matter tracking documents and databases
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Assist with event planning, coordination, and execution
Assist with maintenance of/updates to Pro Bono Department intranet page
Prepare PowerPoints and other internal/external pro bono presentations
Work with Marketing & Business Development and external media companies to update Pro Bono Department social media
Assist with data analysis, including preparation of data for external data reporting
Follows the Firm’s established document drafting methods and procedures; creates, edits, spell checks and proofreads documents; drafts engagement letters, “value of services” letters, audit letters, and other documents; maintains all pro bono documents in global document management system
Regularly completes tasks such as time entry, conference room reservation booking, and expense reports
Coordinates quarterly pro bono billing, and monthly billing for the Pro Bono partner’s billable practice
Handles all aspects of the charitable donation process (including intake, research, drafting donation memoranda, preparing check requests, coordinating transmittal of the donations, and keeping track of all donations)
Monitors incoming expense reports billed to pro bono matters
Prepares check requests for vendor invoices on pro bono matters
Assists with staffing pro bono events
Drafts closing letters; works with Client Maintenance to close inactive matters
Coordinates travel arrangements through in-house Travel Department
Assists with ad hoc administrative projects such as preparing external reports and internal communications
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED SKILLS
Excellent attention to detail in all work product
Demonstrated communication (oral and written) skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on ability to work with a team
Ability to multi-task
Professional demeanor
Strong project management and organizational skills
Mastery of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience on social media platforms including, but not limited to, X/Threads, Instagram and LinkedIn
Dependable and able to perform to a high standard under pressure
Engaged, self-motivated, and a team player
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE'
One (1) + year(s) of professional work experience
Law firm experience, including working with partners, preferred
Bachelor's degree required
HOURS
Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including one hour for lunch, with flexibility to work overtime as needed.
In Washington, D, C, the expected base salary range for this role is $56,000 to $65,000 per year.
This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual discretionary bonuses. Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; and paid time off. Please review this link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.
This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.
Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hoganlovells.com.