POSITION: Deputy Director 

DAYS/HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm  

REPORTS TO: Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro, Esq., Executive Director 

LOCATION: 7 Winthrop Square, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02110 * Hybrid 

SALARY: Starting at $125,000-135,000 Commensurate with experience. 

* In-person time includes weekly court clinics in the Boston area and may also include additional in-office days as needed for training, meetings, and special events. 

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SUMMARY OF POSITION:  

The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (VLP) is a non-profit legal services organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Greater Boston, primarily through the pro bono services of private attorneys.  

The Deputy Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of all legal service delivery at VLP. This role supervises the organization’s legal units and pro bono program to ensure that VLP’s services are responsive to emerging client needs, aligned with community priorities, and carried out in collaboration with courts, community partners, and the private bar. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:    

• Law degree from an accredited law school   

• Admission to and good standing in the Massachusetts bar    

• 4+ years of supervision experience, including litigation 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  

• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and with staff at outside organizations 

• Ability to effectively engage with the private bar to recruit, train, and mentor volunteer attorneys 

• Ability to use a computer several hours per day 

• Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and by computer  

• Ability to travel to courthouses and other clinic locations in Greater Boston  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:  

Legal Units Oversight 

• Provide direct supervision to Supervising Attorneys across all VLP legal units. 

• Ensure legal units are responsive to evolving client needs and deliver high-quality, culturally competent legal services. 

• Monitor performance, identify trends, and adjust programming to maximize client impact. 

Pro Bono Program Leadership 

• Directly supervise the Pro Bono Manager and oversee the Pro Bono Unit. 

• Guide recruitment, training, and retention of volunteer attorneys and law students. 

• Strengthen relationships with law firms, corporate partners, and the private bar to expand volunteer engagement. 

• Maintain current partnerships while cultivating new collaborations to sustain a robust pro bono pipeline. 

Community & Court Partnerships 

• Serve as a liaison to courts to ensure VLP’s visibility and collaboration on initiatives that address client needs. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations to ensure services reflect community priorities. 

• Represent VLP at stakeholder meetings, committees, and public forums. 

Organizational Leadership 

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leadership team on strategic planning and program development. 

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to Supervising Attorneys and pro bono staff. 

• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and contribute to grant reporting as needed. 

Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our ideal candidates are respectful of an inclusive work environment. VLP strives to ensure that those working in our organization reflect the communities we serve. VLP encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.  

POSITION: Supervising Attorney of the Economic Fairness Units (Consumer, Bankruptcy, Employment)  

DAYS/HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm  

REPORTS TO: Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro, Esq., Executive Director 

LOCATION: 7 Winthrop Square, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02110 * Hybrid 

SALARY: $100,785  

* Position is hybrid necessitating 2 in-person days each week, which includes weekly in-person court clinics in the Boston area, not including 1 in-person unit day 

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SUMMARY OF POSITION:  

The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (VLP) is a non-profit legal services organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Greater Boston, primarily through the pro bono services of private attorneys.    

The supervising attorney will provide oversight and support in substantive law and general litigation practice. A clearly defined substantive supervisory structure will elevate the skills of the attorneys in the Economic Fairness Unit and improve the consistency, accuracy, and depth of the advice and mentoring given to both VLP staff and pro bono attorneys, to better serve our clients and community.   The supervising attorney will also rotate as an on-call attorney at our call center.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:    

• Law degree from an accredited law school   

• Admission to and good standing in Massachusetts bar    

• 2+ years in full-time in consumer and bankruptcy law, including litigation.    

• 2+ years supervising legal work 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  

• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and with staff at outside organizations 

• Ability to effectively engage with the private bar to recruit, train, and mentor volunteer attorneys 

• Ability to use a computer several hours per day 

• Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and by computer  

• Ability to travel to courthouses and other clinic locations in Greater Boston  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:  

• Maintain expertise in consumer, bankruptcy and employment law  

• Lead weekly unit case reviews and provide oversight on follow-through  

• Effectively and efficiently handle a small caseload  

• Supervise weekly consumer clinics and other clinics as needed  

• Provide substantive law supervision at clinics and as needed to unit staff attorneys, including answering questions and reviewing advice and drafts of documents and closing cases  

• Develop training for staff on consumer, bankruptcy and employment matters as well as general litigation  

• Supervise staff attorneys in the Economic Fairness Unit, including reviewing and approving time for payroll, approving time-off requests, and approving training requests  

• Supervise and mentor paralegals, interns, and pro bono attorneys  

• Review cases for merit and alignment with priorities  

• Recruit and maintain relationships with volunteers from the private bar  

• Conduct trainings for volunteers, often during evening hours  

• Prepare cases for pro bono assignment, including reviewing memos and documents  

• Assist in placement of cases with pro bono attorneys  

• Monitor pro bono cases to ensure quality and competent representation  

• Participation in legal aid coalitions and collaborations  

• Assist with grant applications and reports  

• Other responsibilities as needed  

Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our ideal candidates are respectful of an inclusive work environment. VLP strives to ensure that those working in our organization reflect the communities we serve. VLP encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.  

POSITION: Staff Attorney – Family Law and Guardianship

DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (w/ some evening trainings)

REPORTS TO: Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro, Esq., Director of Advocacy and Pro Bono

UNIT(S): Family Law and Guardianship

LOCATION: 7 Winthrop Square, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02110 * Hybrid

SALARY: Starting at $70,000-$80,000, Commensurate with experience.

*This position is hybrid that also requires in person attendance to weekly Family Law and Guardianship clinics in Boston and Woburn

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This application will remain open until the position has been filled.
 

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (VLP) is a non-profit legal services organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Greater Boston, primarily through the pro bono services of private attorneys. We are seeking a full-time staff attorney with a dedicated commitment to the communities and people we serve to work in our family law and guardianship units. The Staff Attorney will conduct training, answer substantive questions from volunteers, identify appropriate referrals as well as participate in weekly Family Law & Guardianship clinics as well as rotate as an on-call attorney at our call center.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to and good standing in Massachusetts bar

PREFERRED EDUCATION/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE: Highly Preferred

• Highly Preferred Bilingual Spanish
• Experience with Legal Server case management software

REQUIRED MENTAL/PHYSICAL ABILITITES/SKILLS:

• 1-3 years in full-time family law and guardianship practice, including litigation
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and with staff at outside organizations
• Ability to effectively engage with the private bar to recruit, train and mentor volunteer attorneys
• Ability to use a computer several hours per day
• Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and by computer
• Ability to travel to courthouses and other clinic locations in Greater Boston

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Maintain updated substantive knowledge in family law and guardianship law
• Attend weekly unit case review meetings
• Effectively and efficiently handle a small caseload
• Provide substantive family law and guardianship supervision at weekly clinics, including answering questions and reviewing advice and drafts of documents and closing cases
• Supervise and mentor interns and pro bono attorneys
• Review cases for merit and alignment with priorities
• Conduct training for volunteers, often during evening hours
• Prepare cases for pro bono assignment, including reviewing memos and documents
• Assist in placement of cases with pro bono attorneys
• Monitor pro bono cases to ensure quality and competent representation
• Other responsibilities as needed

POSITION: Pro Bono Manager

DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm with one unpaid hour for lunch

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

SALARY: $77,500

LOCATION: 7 Winthrop Square, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02110*

*Hybrid Position necessitating in office attendance, including in person work gatherings, trainings etc.

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SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (VLP) seeks an outgoing, energetic, organized person to coordinate and administer all aspects of our case assignments, advertising, recruiting, and retention of pro bono volunteers. This position will also work closely with the Executive Director and other executive staff to support fundraising efforts.

VLP’s mission is to provide high quality, pro bono legal services in a broad range of civil matters to eligible residents of the greater Boston area, including “Metro-West”; to engage and support the efforts of the private bar in providing pro bono legal services in civil matters; and to engage in constructive collaboration with other legal services organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Completion of Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 3-5 years of experience with communications and volunteer recruitment and retention

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Experience with recruiting, orienting, and retaining pro bono volunteers and interpreters

REQUIRED MENTAL/ PHYSICAL ABILITIES/ EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS:

• Heavy use of computer and web-based programs and applications
• Ability to communicate in person, by telephone and via social media
• Ability to travel to multiple locations in the Boston area
• Experience and commitment to working with a broad range of people, including clients, private attorneys, people with disabilities, and court personnel
• Strong knowledge of online web-based programs and social media outlets
• Careful attention to detail and excellent organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Experience with gathering and presenting information
• Experience working with Microsoft office, databases, online surveys, scheduling tools, web content editors, and other applications
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, reliability, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Experience generating social media content in a professional setting
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues
• Ability to be flexible with a sense of initiative
• Ability to learn new systems and applications quickly and efficiently
• Ability to gain a working knowledge of various practice areas of law
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the organization’s pro bono model for recruiting, training, mentoring, and retaining private bar attorneys
• Manage all aspects of the case assignment process for pro bono volunteers, interpreters, and mentors
• Manage all aspects of recruiting and retaining potential volunteers
• Serve as the main point of contact and field requests for our partners, pro bono volunteers, interpreters, and other programs, agencies, and firms
• Coordinate and attend recruitment, training, and outreach events
• Coordinate and oversee all drafting of newsletter content and distribution
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of content for marketing VLP opportunities, updates, and program changes on our social media channels (VLP website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
• Run reports from case management system
• Manage Internship Project and provide administrative/logistical support for the Summer Unemployment Insurance Project and Internship Project
• Coordinate and attend Senior Partners for Justice Program activities, including organizing monthly meetings and trainings, drafting correspondence, provide weekly reports, and other events as needed
• Maintain VLP’s website and social media presence and create periodic communications to volunteers
• Coordinate and organize information for fundraising campaign and administer aspects of the campaign
• Supervise and oversee duties of support staff within department (Communications Coordinator and/or interns)
• Perform other duties as needed or as directed

Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our ideal candidates are respectful of an inclusive work environment. VLP strives to ensure that those working in our organization reflect the communities we serve. VLP encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.