WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.

What You Will Be Doing

Responsible for the effective, efficient, and consistent delivery of programs and projects in alignment with the Firm's overall diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and programs. As a key member of an integrated Legal Personnel & Development (LPD) Team, the DEI Coordinator will play a central role in facilitating the execution of DEI programming for our attorneys and business professional groups, both locally and firmwide.

About this Role

This position involves working closely with the DEI Director, Managers, Specialists and various groups, including office-level Diversity & Inclusion Committees, firmwide affinity groups and other internal departments on various projects and tasks associated with the achievement of the firm's DEI goals and objectives. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Assists with planning and coordinating various firm-wide and local DEI programs, events, and meetings, including securing of meeting rooms, meeting room preparation, on-site coordination, and trouble shooting.
• Serves as office liaison for the Women's Leadership Initiative Steering Committee and Diversity Committee, responsible for the execution of office events and programs.
• Provides support to both the firm-wide DEI Director, Managers, and Specialists on various initiatives, including responding to RFP's and other requests for data, as well as other projects supporting DEI at the firm.
• Serve as a member of the local Diversity Committee staff, participate in Diversity Committee and Subcommittee meetings, and prepare initial draft of meeting minutes. Cultivate strong working relationships with and provide ongoing support, guidance, and assistance to the local Diversity Committee members.
• Provide initial draft of various diversity-related communications for the firm-wide DEI Director, Managers, and Specialists' review and finalization.
• Coordinate and oversee local diversity sponsorship programs and events, including tracking attendance, and securing payment.
• Update affinity group distribution lists as necessary.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

Budget:

• In alignment with the firm's strategic goals, objectives, and initiatives, assists with the annual budget preparation and monthly monitoring of accounts, anticipates and resolves discrepancies, handles related payments, reimbursements, and issues.

Service Excellence:

• Contributes to the Firm's Service Excellence initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally. Display professionalism, quality service and a "can do" attitude to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person.

Your Qualifications/What You Will Bring

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent technical skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Proficiency in talent management software systems preferred such as viDesktop, LawCruit, and PeopleSoft.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, and superior attention to detail required.
• Excellent analytic skills are required, including the ability to compile, review and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data or information that is varied in content or format.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities; ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
  

Experience:

• One to three years of experience, preferably in law firm or other professional services firm. Experience working in a professional environment and interfacing with significantly senior colleagues is required. Prior experience working independently or with little supervision on some projects.

Education:

* Bachelor's degree is required.

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.

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