Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Pro Bono Counsel.  This position could be based in any of our California Offices (Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, or Silicon Valley).

The Pro Bono Counsel will help lead and strengthen the Firm’s U.S. pro bono program, with a primary focus on California. The Counsel will work closely with the Pro Bono Committee, Firm leadership, attorneys, clients, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and community partners to develop meaningful pro bono opportunities, engage attorneys, and ensure the effective delivery and impact of the Firm’s pro bono work.

Success in the Role

Success will mean strengthening our strategically focused and well-run pro bono program that creates meaningful opportunities for Orrick attorneys while delivering tangible benefits to clients and communities.

• Develop and implement strategic priorities for the Firm’s U.S. pro bono program, with particular emphasis on California.
• Identify significant legal and community needs and develop high-impact pro bono matters, programs, and partnerships.
• Serve as a resource to attorneys, helping identify and staff appropriate pro bono opportunities and supporting matters from intake through completion.
• Coordinate pro bono activities in California while supporting the Firm’s other U.S. offices as appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with legal services organizations, nonprofits, bar associations, clients, and other community partners, primarily focused on California.
• Develop opportunities for collaboration with clients and prospective clients on pro bono initiatives in California where appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Pro Bono team, engage attorneys and staff through communications, training, and other initiatives that encourage meaningful participation.
• Work with Firm leadership and the Pro Bono Committee to evaluate the program, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure resources are deployed effectively.

• J.D. degree or equivalent experience required.
• Admission to practice in California required.
• At least 8 years of relevant legal, pro bono, public interest, program management, or related experience.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, law firms, bar associations, corporate legal departments, or similar organizations.
• Strong understanding of the California pro bono landscape and familiarity with national pro bono organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and access to justice.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong strategic, project-management, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to prioritize opportunities based on impact and available resources.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys at all levels and across a large, geographically dispersed organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical, creative, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across offices and practice groups.
• Passion for pro bono service and commitment to achieving meaningful results for clients and communities.

Preferred Experience

Experience in a law firm pro bono program, legal services or public interest organization, California legal services organization, impact litigation, or corporate pro bono program is preferred. Experience developing multi-office or multidisciplinary initiatives is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is:

• Silicon Valley and San Francisco $200,000 - $250,000
• Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, and Sacramento $200,000 - $250,000

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography.  Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. 

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays. 

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.