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How much do pro bono jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for pro bono in the United States is $64,948.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $73,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in pro bono roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals involved in pro bono work often face challenges such as balancing these commitments with billable work, managing limited resources, and addressing urgent client needs with tight deadlines. To navigate these challenges effectively, it's important to set clear expectations with both your primary employer and pro bono clients, communicate proactively about time constraints, and leverage available support from colleagues or legal aid organizations. Many firms offer dedicated pro bono coordinators and training to help streamline processes and ensure quality service while maintaining work-life balance.

How to get involved in pro bono work?

Pro bono work involves volunteering professional services without charge, often through legal, medical, or nonprofit organizations. To get involved, identify organizations aligned with your skills, complete any required training or background checks, and commit to a schedule that fits your availability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pro bono lawyer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pro Bono Lawyer, you need a Juris Doctor degree, bar admission, and a solid understanding of legal principles relevant to underserved populations. Familiarity with case management software, legal research databases, and knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks is essential. Outstanding communication, empathy, and cultural awareness are crucial to effectively advocate for and support clients facing unique challenges. These skills ensure ethical, impactful legal representation and help bridge the justice gap for those who cannot afford legal services.

What is pro bono?

Pro bono jobs are professional services provided voluntarily and without payment, typically to benefit individuals, groups, or organizations that may not otherwise afford such services. These roles are common in legal, medical, and consulting professions, where experts offer their skills to support charitable causes, nonprofits, or underserved communities. Professionals take on pro bono work to give back to society, gain experience, or fulfill ethical obligations set by their industries.

What is the difference between Pro Bono vs Legal Assistant?

AspectPro BonoLegal Assistant
Required CredentialsNone or minimal; often volunteers or studentsTypically requires paralegal certification or associate degree
Work EnvironmentNonprofit, legal aid organizations, or community serviceLaw firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageLegal nonprofits, public interest groupsLaw firms, legal departments

Pro Bono work involves volunteering legal services without charge, often for underserved communities, and usually requires minimal formal credentials. Legal Assistants are paid professionals supporting attorneys with legal tasks, requiring specific certifications or education. While both roles support the legal industry, Pro Bono is volunteer-based, whereas Legal Assistants are employed professionals.

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Infographic showing various Pro Bono job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,948 per year, or $31.2 per hour.

Staff Attorney - Pro Bono Coordinator

Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc.

Riverside, CA • On-site

$81K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Staff Attorney; Pro Bono Coordinator for Small Business and Nonprofit Program
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Work Type: Hybrid
Reports To: Managing Attorney - Small Business & Nonprofit Program
Supervises: Paralegals and Legal Assistants, as required
Compensation: $81,120.00 - $119,600.00 Annually DOE + Benefits
Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) is seeking an attorney to join our Pro Bono Team as a Staff Attorney/Pro Bono Coordinator, to support ICLS's Small Business & Nonprofit Program. ICLS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing free legal services to people of limited means residing in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. ICLS targets services to seniors and those in the greatest social and economic need. ICLS provides legal assistance in eight practice groups: Outreach, Consumer, Housing, Family Law, Immigration, Systemic and Impact, Health Law, and Public Benefits. In addition, ICLS operates a Pro Bono Program, which offers a number of clinics and other opportunities to engage with volunteers to serve its client population. Visit our website at www.inlandlegal.org for more information.
Overview of Position
This position works with ICLS's Pro Bono Director, Managing Attorney - Small Business & Nonprofit Program and the Pro Bono Team, to assist with daily operations of ICLS's Pro Bono Program, with a particular focus on managing and expanding ICLS's Small Business & Nonprofit Program. With the help of volunteer attorneys, the Program provides free legal services to small business owners and nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Nonprofit and Small Business Program Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop broad legal expertise in the most common areas of need for nonprofit organizations and small business owners, including entity formation, contract law, regulatory law, employment law, intellectual property, and nonprofit governance, among other areas.
  • Organize nonprofit and small business clinics, webinars, and other programs.
  • Oversee and coordinate volunteer work, including by responding to volunteer inquiries, maintaining regular contact with volunteers, creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers to participate in the clinic, and maintaining a panel of volunteers dedicated to serving children and caretakers in our region.
  • Provide direct transactional legal assistance to small business and nonprofit clients on a case-by-case basis.
  • Develop a robust, client-centered service delivery models, including cases fully placed with pro bono counsel, co-counsel, and direct legal services to clients, among others.
  • Conduct initial intake interviews with prospective small business clients, as needed.
  • Work with ICLS's Communications Manager to advertise the small business clinic.
  • Work effectively as part of a team that includes attorneys, support staff, community partners, volunteers, and students.
  • Network with other entities, community-based organizations, and individuals that help small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Additional Pro Bono Duties & Responsibilities
  • Manage pro bono projects and volunteer involvement with designated ICLS practice groups, acting as liaison between practice group staff and the rest of pro bono team.
  • Organize, attend, and supervise community outreach, legal workshops, and clinics.
  • Coordinate new pro bono initiatives, as needed, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives with community and pro bono partners.
  • Collect and analyze volunteer data and assist in developing marketing materials.
  • Other duties as needed on special projects.

Desired Education, Skills, and Experience
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney in California is preferred or a minimum of 1 year of experience as an ICLS attorney;
  • Background in one or more substantive legal areas common to small businesses, including entity formation, contract, employment, IP, among other areas.
  • Demonstrated commitment to legal services work;
  • Demonstrated commitment to race, equity, and inclusion;
  • Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse communities;
  • Demonstrated ability to envision, implement and evaluate new projects;
  • Strong project management skills, including organization and ability to multi-task;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Ability to supervise volunteers, including law students and paralegals;
  • Ability to lead and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders;
  • Strong communication skills and ability to present to range of audiences;
  • Experience mentoring, training, and supervising attorneys and/or law clerks;
  • Ability to cultivate and develop pro bono relationships;
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, with Spanish being a plus; and
  • Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point proficiency.

The recognition of our common humanity is the first step in fostering a diverse environment. The sum of our unique differences is greater than our individual parts. Our unique stories and experiences allow us to better solve the challenges that our community faces. Staff approach professional relationships with humility across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency with a willingness to consider unique perspectives. Inland Counties Legal Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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