Careers
Employment Opportunities at The Pro Bono Project
The Pro Bono Project periodically has job openings for Staff Attorneys and Paralegal and Administrative Support and these will be posted here. We are always interested in receiving resumes from those interested in working in the access to justice area—whether attorneys, paralegals, administrative or other professionals with an interest in this area of the law.
Please check here often for a listing of available positions. You may also submit your resume with a cover letter to info@probono-no.org; we will hold your resume on file for six months.
Current Positions
Intake Coordinator (New Orleans Office)
We are seeking an engaging, empathetic, and organized team member to provide critical administrative and program support to our legal services operation. The Intake Coordinator’s primary function is to interview potential clients, identify the areas in which they need assistance, and connect them to resources both within and outside of The Pro Bono Project. This position involves daily interaction with clients, so a caring approach, strong communication skills, and professionalism are of the utmost importance. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented person who is passionate about social justice and who wants to engage with the public on a daily basis. This position is ideal for candidates interested in pursuing a career in the law; the selected candidate will learn to spot different types of legal issues, ask for the client information relevant to our services, and then, document and communicate that critical information to colleagues in a consistent and efficient manner. They should be able to support a high-performing staff and possess a passion for social justice work. This position reports to the Managing Attorney for Legal Services.
Legal/Lay Volunteer & Intern Positions
We always have a need to supplement our full time staff with legal, lay and student volunteers from the community. If you have time to spare and want to gain valuable hands-on experience, please contact The Pro Bono Project at volunteer@probono-no.org. We can use volunteer support in the following areas:
Lawyers – Take a case or work in our office to review and assign cases to our volunteer lawyers.
Paralegals – Work with our staff attorneys and paralegal to support our volunteer lawyers and clients.
Law Students – Work with our staff and volunteer lawyers to gain hands-on experience preparing documents, going to court and other case related support work.
Marketing or Communications Student Interns – Provide support for our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications programs under the guidance of our staff and consultants in these areas.
Administrative Support – Work in the office answering the phones, filing documents and providing other support for staff and volunteers.
Event Planning Intern, Current Volunteer Opportunity
An Event Planning Intern is needed in preparation for our largest fundraiser, the Justice For All Ball. Click here for the internship duties. For additional information, email Jena Weinstock.