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How to Read a Paladin Opportunity Listing

Where to find the details you need to decide if a project is right for you.

Written by Melinda Sather

Detailed Information

Opportunity Detail

Each opportunity in your Paladin database has its own unique listing page, where you can find key information provided by the referring legal service organization.

Description

Learn more about the requirements of the project. Types of opportunities include one-off matters, ongoing projects, a single event, or a multi-event, meaning there are multiple dates to volunteer for the opportunity.

Beneath the project description you'll see the tags that have been applied by the referrer. Tags represent the applicable practice area(s) and causes and communities served.

Training and Support

Training and support provided is completed by the referring organization, and does not supersede any firm or organization requirements for taking on a pro bono matter. This may include details as to the availability and length of any trainings, available mentoring, and whether CLE credit is provided for volunteer training.

Skills You May Develop

Acquired skills can give more insight into the specific legal work that will be required for the project, as well as helping you find an opportunity that may help you develop professional skills, such as client counseling or motion practice. Skills and resources required will let you know if a particular background is needed, such as litigation experience, or familiarity with a particular area of law.

Organization Description

Learn more about the organization sharing the opportunity. Selecting view profile will show you all publicly available opportunities from this legal aid organization.

Similar Opportunities

Paladin will suggest similar opportunities to the one selected, in the event the one selected isn't a great fit.

Administration Detail

The side bar provides the logistical details about the opportunity.

Timing

Estimates how long the opportunity will require. Some projects may have definite time commitments (such as a clinic or hotline shift), while others may be a range depending on how the matter proceeds.

Location

Where is the opportunity or is it remote. Here are the opportunity location options:

  • In Person: This option will include a physical location

  • Remote: This can be performed anywhere, with the appropriate license requirements

  • Hybrid: Some in person and remote work is required.

  • Flexible: Can be completed in person or remote.

Who Should Volunteer

The volunteer types are listed here: Lawyer, Law Student, Legal Professional, Retired Attorney, or Other.

Requirements

License Requirements: This will include specific license requirements, if at all.

Experience Requirements: If any particular experience is required, it will be indicated here.

Language Requirements: If a language requirement is required, this will be listed to participate in the matter.

Express Interest

Volunteer for the opportunity by clicking Express Interest. After reviewing all of the details of the opportunity, clicking Expressing Interest connects the volunteer to the point of contact from the legal aid organization. If you are with a Paladin organization (firm, corporate, or law school) the pro bono admins will be copied on the volunteer introduction email.

Share the Opportunity

Copy the link to share this opportunity to a colleague.

You can visit your Paladin browse opportunities page any time to view the shared opportunities and find the pro bono opportunity that's right for you!

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