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.
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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).
At Seyfarth Shaw LLP, we are leading the way to deliver legal services more effectively, more efficiently, more transparently. With more than 900 attorneys in the U.S., London, Shanghai, Melbourne and Sydney, we offer a national platform and an international gateway to serve your changing business and legal needs in litigation, employment, corporate, real estate and employee benefits.
Recently, BTI Consulting Group recognized Seyfarth as one of the nation’s best law firms for client service in its 2014 BTI Client Service A-Team Report, which ranks firms based only on client feedback that serve the Fortune 1000. Corporate counsel said Seyfarth “excels” in “Unprompted Communication” and “Anticipating the Needs of Clients” - key tenets of our SeyfarthLean client service model - where the firm ranked “Best of the Best.”
Seyfarth also earned a spot on the Financial Times FT US Innovative Lawyers 2013 index. The recognition reflects the ongoing efforts of the firm to lead the way in integrating legal excellence with innovative client solutions that drive value. *Our London office operates as Seyfarth Shaw (UK) LLP, an affiliate of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Our Australian practice operates... as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an Australian multidisciplinary partnership affiliated with Seyfarth Shaw LLP. For more information please visit www.seyfarth.com.
In Seyfarth Shaw’s effort to ensure we continue to attract the best talent, we offer competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include performance based salary increases and bonuses, medical and dental plans, 401(k) and retirement plans, and a public transportation benefit. We offer the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional growth and development.
Seyfarth Shaw is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Firm practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s sex, race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, citizenship status, or other protected group status as defined by law. Sexual harassment or harassment based on other protected group status as defined by law is also prohibited.
