Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
Goodwin, an international, AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking aPro Bono Co-op. The Pro Bono Co-op will work closely with the firm’s Pro Bono Team to helpfacilitateGoodwin’s active firmwide pro bono program. The role supports the administration and monitoring of the firm’s pro bono policies, processes,programsand functions.The co-op will also have exposure to a variety of areas of pro bono practice including immigration law, nonprofitrepresentationand small businessassistance.
What you do
Conduct “status check-ins” for pro bono matters and ensure Matter Notes areup-to-date,including afocus on Neighborhood Business Initiative, a transactional pro bono project that serves small business owners,immigration cases,and GLAD Name Change Project client-matters.
Assistwith closing out completed pro bono matters by ensuring that closing letters and other case information have been properly filed anddocumented,andconfirmtheproper closure of matters atthe month-end.
Supporttheadministration of legal clinics by sending confirmation and reminder emails tovolunteers, andcollectfollow-up information about clinic clients and outcomes.
Track outreach from associates who are seeking pro bono work and ensure theteam responds ina timelymatter.
Track outreach from prospective pro bono clients and ensure theteam respondsin a timely manner.
Various other pro bono administrative tasks and projects as time allows.
Who you are
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional organizational capabilities and attention to detail.
Ability to handle a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment and toprioritizeas necessary.
Exercise keen judgment about when to escalate questions to another team member.
Proficiencywith Microsoft Suite including Outlook,Wordand Excel.
Ability to handle confidential client,firmand personnel information.
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
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