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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for pro bono legal in the United States is $81,691.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is pro bono legal?

Pro bono legal work refers to legal services provided by lawyers to individuals or organizations free of charge or at a significantly reduced fee. These services are often offered to people who cannot afford legal representation or to support causes that serve the public interest. Law firms, legal departments, and individual attorneys may participate in pro bono work as part of their commitment to access to justice and community service. Pro bono work can include anything from representing clients in court to providing legal advice and drafting documents.

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Pro Bono Legal work involves volunteer legal services provided by attorneys to clients who cannot afford representation, often through nonprofits or private firms. Public Defenders are government-appointed attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal cases. While both roles require legal credentials and serve underserved populations, Pro Bono Legal work is typically voluntary and outside the government system, whereas Public Defenders are employed by the state to ensure legal representation for those unable to afford it.

What challenges might I encounter when managing a pro bono legal case alongside my regular caseload?

Balancing pro bono legal work with a standard caseload can be challenging due to time constraints and the need to meet both client and organizational expectations. Pro bono cases often require navigating unfamiliar legal areas or working with underserved populations, which can add complexity. Effective time management, clear communication with supervisors, and leveraging support from pro bono coordinators or legal aid organizations can help ensure cases are handled efficiently and professionally. Many firms encourage collaboration and provide resources to support attorneys in these efforts, fostering both skill development and community impact.

What skills and qualifications are needed for pro bono legal work?

To thrive as a Pro Bono Legal professional, you need a law degree, bar admission, and strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Familiarity with case management systems, legal research databases (such as Westlaw or LexisNexis), and relevant pro bono certifications or training is often required. Exceptional communication, cultural sensitivity, and a deep commitment to social justice help you stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are vital to effectively advocate for underserved clients and deliver high-quality legal assistance in resource-limited settings.
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Infographic showing various Pro Bono Legal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,691 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

Intake Paralegal, Pro Bono Services

Legal Services NYC

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$64K - $112K/yr

Other

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Intake Paralegal, Pro Bono Services

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country; our staff of more than 600 people in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs helps hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually. We partner with scores of community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness. Our work fights discrimination and helps to achieve equity for all low-income New Yorkers.

LSNYC employees have numerous opportunities for growth and professional development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which provides opportunities to earn free CLEs and gain experience as a trainer.

The Paralegal for the Pro Bono Department will work to expand and operate our benefits, housing, immigration, and name change clinics and case placement, and to support additional pro bono efforts with corporations and law firms. Collectively, these initiatives will help thousands of New Yorkers who need legal representation to secure safe housing, improved immigration status, and other forms of relief.

Under the supervision of the deputy director, the Paralegal will: prepare clients for pro bono placement, including processing intakes, scheduling clients for clinics, gathering relevant documents and other information for case assessment, and offering relevant referrals; coordinate with onsite volunteers; track relevant data in our case management system; secure relevant compliance documents; open and close cases; provide additional support on pro bono cases as needed; attend and execute clinics; serve as a point of contact for clients who are participating in clinics, help manage communication between clients and coordinating attorneys, and more.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

  • Demonstrated excellent, consistent client interviewing, writing, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated excellent, consistent computer skills – including case management software, Excel, Word, and email – and comfort with learning new programs
  • Ability to work with people from a range of backgrounds—including low-income clients, other LSNYC staff, and pro bono attorneys from law firms and corporations
  • Demonstrated communication habits that are consistently prompt and responsive
  • Collaborative orientation, capacity to work in a team, and solution-oriented approach
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, particularly with scheduling, referring, tracking, and gathering documents for significant volumes of clients and volunteers
  • Demonstrated consistent ability to pay close attention to details
  • Commitment to legal services for low-income people
  • A second language regularly spoken by LSNYC clients

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls.

LSNYC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons, and persons over 40 are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Dependent on work history and experience.

Salary Range

$64,133 - $112,041 USD

All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.

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