Job Title
National Inclusion & Diversity Coordinator
Firm
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Location
Illinois-Chicago
Description
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. The Opportunity: The National Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator will provide support, under the leadership of the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer and National Inclusion & Diversity Manager for Seyfarth Shaw’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives. Focus will be on driving results for the firm’s National, Affinity-based, and local office Inclusion and Diversity-based programs and events, and liaising with Legal Recruiting, Talent Development, and Marketing and Business Development departments and the Office of Pro Bono in this process. The Day-To-Day: On any given day, you will be working with firm attorneys and colleagues on a variety of requests and projects. You will: • Support and goal implementation through project management and coordination among the National Diversity & Inclusion Action Team (DIAT) network and relevant Firm leadership and teams • Assist in the development of data reporting structures for National teams and Firm leadership in collaboration with Human Resources, Finance, Marketing and Talent Development departments and Pro Bono office. • Coordinate internal education, development, and campaign I&D programs for Seyfarth with guidance from the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, the National Inclusion & Diversity Manager and National DIAT Leadership where applicable. • Coordinate efforts related to promoting the Seyfarth brand externally as it relates to inclusion & diversity, including coordination of information for annual reports, scorecards, surveys, and client or community requests. • Assist the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer in the creation and monthly monitoring of the department’s annual inclusion and diversity budget. • Oversees the inclusion and diversity conference registrations and sponsorships to ensure firm representation at external events and coordination of necessary details with Marketing and other firm departments. You Have: • Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Human Resources or related field preferred. • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience desired, preferably within a professional services firm, with program management, and diversity & inclusion experience. • Strong Project Management skills required. • Advanced organizational, administrative, and time management skills. Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills. • Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the firm. • Experience with SharePoint preferred. What We Provide: Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our allied professionals are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 3.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. More About Seyfarth: With more than 900 lawyers across 16 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/ This position will be based in Chicago, IL 60606
Posted
Updated
Closed
Position
Staff Attorney
Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Experience
3 to 5 years
Employer Type
Law Firm