For many law firm attorneys, pro bono work may be the most rewarding type of work you get to perform.

Instead of staring at a computer screen and sifting through endless documents, pro bono work gives a lawyer an opportunity to do some good. The lawyer may actually get the opportunity to leave the office and have some face-time in front of a client. And unlike paper-pushing legal work, you can actually see how your work benefits a person.

Perhaps the best part of pro bono work? You may get some billable credit for your time. Here are five ideas for you to get started performing pro bono work (just make sure to run these by your superiors first to get their OK):

Related Resources:

  • Before They Can Bill Hours, New NY Lawyers Must Do 50 Pro Bono Hours (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)
  • Public Interest Lawyer Salaries Start at Less Than $50K (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)
  • Four Law Firms Listed on Annual Best Companies to Work For List (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)

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