Diversity Coordinator - Washington, United States - Consilio LLC

    Consilio LLC
    Consilio LLC Washington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Legal
    Description

    A highly regarded law firm is seeking experienced candidates for their Diversity Coordinator position in their Washington D.C. office. Preferred candidates will have experience working in a law firm, working with DEI efforts, and have event planning experience.

    • This is a contract role, lasting at least 6 months.
    • Hours are 9:00am - 5:30pm, 37.5 hour work week
    • Pay starting at $27/hour
    • Hybrid - (Monday/Friday remote, TWR in-office)

    Essential Functions: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

    Collaborate with the Washington, DC Attorney Engagement team as well as the Firmwide Diversity and Inclusion department to implement the Firm's DEI initiatives on a local level, including but not limited to onboarding, mentoring, professional development plans, promotion, advancement and retention processes.

    Develop and foster relationships with all Washington, DC based Professional Networks, including planning and executing programs, , and collaborating with the Legal Education & Development Manager on workflow allocation.

    Support and execute diversity engagement events with the Attorney Engagement and Legal Recruiting departments for the Summer Program and New Associate Orientation, and various internal partners.

    Support the Firm's diversity hiring and integration efforts.

    Ensure established guidelines and best practices are followed and identify efficiencies.

    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Provide support with lateral attorney integration, including event assistance, and coordination of integration efforts.

    Coordinate attorney office transfers to Washington, DC including welcome announcements, office tours, and integration.

    Assist with attorney utilization reports.

    Track attorney mentoring program updates and assist with mentor assignment process.

    Support all local Professional Network group events.

    Support the Women's Leadership Initiative.

    Update department documents on a quarterly basis.

    Process expenses reports and check requests.

    Miscellaneous administrative duties such as filing, creating labels, nametags, scanning and copying.

    Maintain attorney engagement-related initiatives on internal documents.

    Conduct ongoing research on potential programs and policy updates as assigned.

    Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Legal Education Manager including analysis and reporting for the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee and Subcommittees.

    Other Functions: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary..)

    Any other functions/duties as assigned by management

    Qualifications & Requirements

    Education, Work Experience, Skills:

    Bachelor's degree required

    Two-plus years of relevant work experience in similar setting, a law firm or a professional services firm is strongly preferred

    High level of collaboration and the ability to work independently

    Strong organizational skills including excellent proofing and communication (oral and written) abilities

    The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a very strong attention to detail and a professional demeanor.

    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and offices to achieve results.

    Ability to work overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadline

    Technologies/Software:

    Technical experience should include the Microsoft Office Suite; High proficiency in Excel and Outlook required.

    Consilio offers non-attorney flexible talent placement rates that range from $15 to $100 per hour depending upon experience level and specific skills requested by the client, the candidate's general skill set, the applicability of candidate's skill set to client need, client budget, number of hours requested, and other factors. A specific rate of pay for a project will be discussed with you if it is determined that you are a potential fit for a role.