Community Service & Pro Bono Coordinator

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Community Service and Pro Bono Coordinator to work with our Pro Bono & Community Service group in our Minneapolis, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver, or downtown Indianapolis office.

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At a glance

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Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Community Service and Pro Bono Coordinator to work with our Pro Bono & Community Service group in our Minneapolis, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver, or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to coordinating a broad range of administrative tasks that support the success of the community service and pro bono programs overall. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Key responsibilities

What you would do:

• Coordinate logistics for firm-sponsored community service projects across U.S. and London offices, including scheduling, communications, and follow-up, partnering appropriately with the internal or external events team
• Have an active role in coordinating the Firm’s participation in community events, including tracking multiple deadlines, preparing announcements, managing RSVPs, and organizing materials
• Support the Community Service Manager in coordinating the planning and execution of firm-wide giving campaigns
• Assists with preparing internal and external reports, surveys, and other materials related to the firm’s community services and pro bono activities
• Coordinate firm attendance at events and meetings sponsored by partner legal aid organizations, including tracking multiple deadlines, coordinating program ads, requesting payment, drafting, and circulating invitations and tracking attendees
• Responsible for special projects and other duties, as assigned

What is expected:

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a comparable position in a professional services or law firm setting.
• Solid time-management skills, ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word and aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

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