Diversity & Inclusion Specialist-Programs

New York, NY, Washington DC and California Offices

Summary

The D&I Specialist provides professional and managerial support to the D&I Department leadership to further all Firm diversity initiatives, including, but not limited to, Affinity Group programming, learning and development, events, data management and analysis, internal and external client interface, diversity & inclusion (D&I) industry trends, and administrative support. The position will report to the Director of Diversity & Inclusion, and works closely with the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer (CDIO), D&I Co-Chairs, D&I Standing Committee, Affinity Group leaders, other members of the D&I Department, and additional key stakeholders including leaders in the Legal Recruiting, Professional Development, Wellbeing, and Marketing and Business Development departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• With knowledge across the D&I Department functional areas, assists in implementing the Firm’s D&I Strategic Action Plan and develops strategies to achieve D&I goals.
• Supports the CDIO and Director of Diversity & Inclusion on all aspects of planning and logistics for their participation in external and internal-facing meetings and events, including Town halls, learning programs, retreats, diversity summits, client meetings and events, and meetings with various committees including the Management Committee, D&I Co-Chairs, Associate Advisory, Affinity Groups, Regional Diversity Committees, and Evaluation Committee; assists in preparing CDIO and Director with relevant materials, data, information, and presentations.
• Supports the CDIO and Director of D&I on special projects and analyses on D&I topics and trends. Prepares related executive briefing summaries.
• Responds to external inquiries regarding collaborations with the D&I Department, and after investigation, makes recommendation regarding further engagement. Tracks decisions and actions with external organizations.
• Assists with review of talent management processes and Firm policies.
• With other members of the D&I Team, contributes to the understanding, analysis, and reporting of global, national, regional and office diversity demographics and trends; supports submissions of surveys and awards.
• Maintains reports of individual and Practice Group D&I plans and goals.
• With the CDIO and members of the D&I Team, develops Department budget; provides regular budget updates to Affinity Groups and other stakeholders; oversees departmental expenditures, prepares and analyze reports.
• Serves as Department point of contact with other Firm Departments including Legal Recruiting, Professional Development (PD), Accounting, HRIS, HR, Business Development, and Marketing.
• Works closely with all members of the D&I Team as needed to help implement initiatives across the functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years relevant experience, preferably in corporate or law firm environment(s). Law firm experience is preferred but not required.
• Meeting planning experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Cross-cultural skills and awareness.
• High level of proficiency with data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Superior judgment and ability to deal discreetly with confidential information.
• Ability to interact well and build professional relationships with a collaborative approach to working with all levels and departments.
• Ability to self-direct, manage multiple priorities, analyze needs and implement solutions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills and attention to detail for both long and short-term projects and responsibilities.
• Experience in using databases, Microsoft Office products, including MS Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Must be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs.
• You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible for starting in the role. Proof of vaccination will be required. The firm will provide reasonable accommodation(s) based on medical or religious grounds for qualified candidates.

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