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:
As the Inclusion & Diversity Manager you will help administer the ongoing initiatives of the Office of Inclusion by communicating regularly with key internal and external stakeholders and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Office of Inclusion in collaboration with the Inclusion & Diversity Senior Manager and Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer. Key internal stakeholders include the firm’s lawyers, professional staff, firm leadership, as well as the firm’s Marketing, Business Development, Talent, Practice Development, Finance, Event Planning, Technology, and Recruiting teams, among others. External stakeholders include clients, law students, bar associations and nonprofit organizations with whom Seyfarth has established relationships.
The Firm’s global Diversity & Inclusion Action Team works in a warm and cooperative manner to advance the Firm’s inclusion goals and to implement, create and evolve industry-wide best practices, and to support the Firm and individual lawyers and professional staff in ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to pursue meaningful work opportunities, to feel seen and included at the firm, and to foster a sense of belonging.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
On any given day, you will:
- Track the Office of Inclusion’s workflow processes, including managing relationships with the firm’s Business Resource Groups and Working Groups, overseeing cultural heritage month celebrations, sponsorships, conferences, and events.
- Support the I&D Senior Manager and CIDO by engaging participants for the Office of Inclusion’s programs, tracking attendance and impact, performing research, drafting communications, and executing on specific inclusion related projects.
- Travel is required up to about 4 times per year to one of our U.S. offices for up to one week at a time, as determined by the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer based on the ongoing needs of the Office of Inclusion.
YOU HAVE:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Advanced degree preferred but not required.
- 3 to 7 years’ experience, ideally in a law firm, corporation, or in consulting, marketing, communications or journalism. Experience in a high performance professional services environment (law firm, management consulting, accounting, etc.) is preferred but not required.
- Excellent project management skills including creating detailed checklists, timelines, process mapping and holding all parties accountable for their deliverables.
- Knowledge of relevant software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheets, Canva), with the desire and ability to learn new software and tools.
- The ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities.
- The ability to organize and prioritize work.
- The ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent writing skills, particularly on diversity, equity and inclusion topics.
- Experience or desire and ability to learn to design aesthetically pleasing final products such as PDF reports and slideshows.
- Close attention to detail.
- The ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
- The desire and ability to work independently for several days without direct interaction from a supervisor; comfortable communicating proactively with supervisor as needed.
- The ability to take ownership over projects and show commitment to completing projects on time even in the face of challenges.
- The ability to give and receive clear constructive feedback with kindness and grace; emotionally resilient, with a strong and empowered sense of self.
- The commitment and desire to continue to learn and develop professionally including reading books and articles as recommended by the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, completing trainings and adapting to change with a positive attitude and growth mindset.
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 professional staff 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 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 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.
Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position has the option to work fully remote or a 3 day onsite hybrid schedule from one of the following U.S. cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, LA Century City, LA Downtown, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles: The full-time salary range for this role is $126,000 to $136,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week.
New York: The full-time salary range for this role is $137,000 to $147,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week.
San Francisco: The full-time salary range for this role is $143,000 to $155,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week.
Seattle: The full-time salary range for this role is $128,000 to $138,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week.
Washington, DC: The full-time salary range for this role is $129,000 to $139,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week.
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role in the locations listed above at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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