Job Announcement
Deputy Director
Pro Bono Partnership (New Jersey Program)

The Pro Bono Partnership is a tax-exempt public charity with expertise in the areas of law as they affect nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.  The Partnership’s small legal staff and large corps of committed volunteers provide free legal services to community-based organizations located in suburban New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, working primarily in the areas of health and human services, affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization.  The New Jersey-based Deputy Director will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Partnership’s New Jersey office, and for meeting program goals set on a regular basis by the organization. He or she will report directly to the Executive Director.  This position offers the opportunity to work with corporate legal departments and law firms, as well as charitable organizations that are providing vital services to poor and underserved populations. 

 Major responsibilities of this position include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Partnership’s New Jersey office and programs;
   

• Exercising professional oversight over all legal work done by staff and volunteers;
   

• Providing direct representation to the Partnership’s not for profit clients;
   

• Conducting client outreach to the New Jersey nonprofit community and managing client relationships;
   

• Recruiting volunteers from corporate legal departments and private law firms in New Jersey;
   

• Overseeing and actively participating in drafting publications and creating and presenting workshops on legal topics relevant to the New Jersey nonprofit sector and our volunteers;
   

• Meeting with funders, public officials and others to publicize and promote the Partnership;
   

• Participating with senior management in ongoing program evaluation, strategic planning and marketing.

Qualifications for this position include significant experience in nonprofit law and/or one or more business law disciplines such as employment, corporate, tax, finance or intellectual property law.  An enthusiasm and capacity for promoting pro bono work by the corporate and private bar is required.  Also, the successful candidate must be a member of the New Jersey bar.  Experience in management issues impacting nonprofit corporations is a major advantage. 

Salary is commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits including medical, vacation and 403(b) plan.  The Pro Bono Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume in confidence to: 

Pro Bono Partnership Search Committee

237 Mamaroneck Avenue,

White Plains, NY  10605 

Fax (914)328-0538. 

No phone inquiries, please.