Pro Bono and Volunteer Services Manager at Asian Law Caucus

Type: Regular, Exempt, Full-time. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by CWA Local 9410.

Location: San Francisco or Oakland, CA. This is a hybrid role that is required to work in the office 2 days a week.

Deadline: Applications are due by March 27, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until filled.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $105,474-$137,620. The compensation is determined based on years out of law school and in accordance with the negotiated salary scale in the union contract for this position.

This position is eligible for language premiums for demonstrated proficiency in a language other than English that is regularly used in their job duties. The annual premium is $1,500 for oral proficiency and $1,500 for written proficiency in each language.

ALC’s comprehensive benefits package includes the following: generous vacation and paid holidays; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents); a flexible spending account (FSA); commuter benefits; and 401(k) retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match.

The Opportunity

The Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a Pro Bono and Volunteer Services Manager at a time when partnerships with the private bar and other volunteers will be crucial to meeting increased community needs. As we anticipate growing demands for legal representation and related support across our practice areas, we're strengthening our capacity to empower more community members through strategic pro bono partnerships and opportunities.

The Pro Bono and Volunteer Services Manager will be ALC's first dedicated pro bono manager, with the opportunity to build and shape this critical program from the ground up. This role serves as a vital bridge between ALC's programs and the private bar and other volunteers, cultivating and deepening relationships with law firms, pro bono attorneys, and other volunteers, to expand our impact. Under the supervision of and working closely with the Legal Director, the Manager will develop systems to effectively evaluate cases, place matters, and support successful pro bono partnerships across our immigrant rights, workers' rights, housing rights, civil liberties and community safety, and National Democracy Initiative programs.

The position combines legal expertise with relationship management skills to strengthen ALC's pro bono capacity and volunteer initiatives at a crucial moment for our communities. You'll join a collaborative team committed to leveraging private bar resources and other volunteers to protect civil rights and expand access to justice with the unique opportunity to create lasting infrastructure for pro bono engagement.

The Organization

Founded in 1972, the Asian Law Caucus is the nation’s first legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian and Pacific Islander communities. We bring together legal services, community empowerment, and policy advocacy to fight for immigrant justice, economic security, and a stronger, multiracial democracy. We are committed to serving the vast diversity of communities of Asian descent, including Arab, Middle Eastern, and Muslim communities. Our fights for justice and equity are deeply informed by and in solidarity with fights for liberation by and for Black, Indigenous, and Latinx communities.

Our growing staff works collaboratively across six issue areas. Our work is rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area and California and expands to states across the country, including places where immigrant, Asian, Arab, Middle Eastern, and Pacific Islander communities are rapidly growing.

Responsibilities

Pro Bono Attorney and Volunteer Services Program Management

Develop and implement strategic plans to strengthen the pro bono program, including creating systems for identifying opportunities and needs, case placement, volunteer tracking, and impact evaluation
Work with program teams to identify and structure pro bono opportunities across practice areas, coordinating with the Legal Director on impact litigation cases and other legal matters and developing integrated projects that span multiple programs
Provide case management for pro bono matters including screening cases for placement, and matching clients with pro bono attorneys and opportunities with volunteers
Collaborate with program directors and attorney case leads to ensure appropriate legal oversight and resources are in place for pro bono attorneys and volunteers, maintaining high legal standards and compliance with ethical obligations
Recruit, train and support attorneys and volunteers to ensure effective pro bono representation
Develop materials and training for pro bono attorneys and other volunteers
Support programs with coordination and implementation virtual or in-person brief advice and referral legal clinics
Monitor program capacity and identify needs in partnership with the Legal Director, tracking key metrics and generating regular reports on program impact and outcomes
Assist in office operations, including case management, data entry, and maintenance, and produce regular program reports for funders and grantors as needed
Represent a limited number of clients in direct legal representation, if needed

Pro Bono Attorney and Non-Legal Volunteer Coordination

Develop and maintain a program that supports ALC's legal, community outreach, and organizational needs, creating clear position descriptions and scope of work for different roles
Implement systems for outreach to, screening of, matching expertise and capacity to needs of, and tracking of pro bono attorneys and volunteers, ensuring appropriate placement across programs and events
Coordinate with program staff to ensure pro bono attorneys and volunteers receive proper training and supervision, maintaining regular communication about organizational needs and capacity

Relationship-Building and Management

Promote pro bono opportunities by maintaining relationships with law firms, individual volunteers, legal services organizations, and community stakeholders
Identify, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with law firms and corporate legal departments, and other volunteer sources, fostering relationships that support both direct services and impact litigation
Maintain regular communication with active pro bono attorneys and volunteers, and where appropriate, their supervisors
Design and execute volunteer appreciation initiatives to recognize community contributions and maintain engagement

Desired Qualifications

B.A./B.S. and J.D. degrees. California bar membership required
Minimum 5 years of legal practice experience
Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and social justice
Strong legal writing and analysis skills
Excellence in project management and organization
Experience managing complex relationships and multiple stakeholders
Experience providing training and technical assistance
Experience and/or familiarity with multiple areas of civil rights law, especially in immigration, workers' rights, housing, national security, and community safety.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of issues involved in working with low-income immigrant and systems-impacted communities
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to diverse audiences: a broad range of clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
Values and enjoys working cooperatively with others, both within the organization and in the community
Experience managing multiple schedules and meetings, managing diverse activities, and meeting critical deadlines with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in pro bono coordination and/or an understanding of the private law firm and corporate pro bono culture
Background in impact litigation or complex civil litigation
Experience providing legal training and mentorship
Familiarity with legal services delivery models
History of working with diverse communities, specifically immigrant communities
Experience coordinating across different legal programs

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit

(1) A cover letter

(2) Resume

(3) Writing sample (no more than 10 pages)

(4) Three professional references (including one direct supervisor reference)

Please indicate “Pro Bono and Volunteer Services Manager” in the subject line.

Asian Law Caucus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including HIV, cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, reproductive health decision-making, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions) gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim and survivor status, political affiliation, height, weight, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.