Director of Integration and Opportunity

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 15 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking a Director of Integration and Opportunity for our Pittsburgh, PA or Philadelphia, PA office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute and evaluate integration plans for lateral attorneys, group acquisitions and promotional tracks
• Coordinate regular check-ins and feedback sessions, while establishing benchmarks and milestones for successful integration
• Assist to build internal networks and identify cross-practice introductions and collaboration opportunities
• Manage and implement inclusion growth opportunities aligned with firm values
• Develop and implement inclusion awareness education programming
• Lead the Inclusion Counsel and Inclusion Ambassadors
• Provide counsel and guidance relative to inclusion matters
• Assist in the response to client requests, RFP’s and RFI’s; design and develop business reports
• Collaborate with all administrative and legal areas of the firm to integrate various inclusion programming such as pro bono opportunities and inclusion community efforts and pipeline programs
• Manage the inclusion and integration budgets
• Prepare and manage the annual inclusion report
• Foster an inclusive environment
• Oversee and monitor charitable/philanthropic initiatives and budget in collaboration with the Pro Bono committee, Business Development and the Foundation to align with firm values
• Identify, review, and assess philanthropic partnerships, and nonprofit opportunities to enhance existing efforts and build new ones.
• Collaborate with marketing to integrate PR opportunities into philanthropic initiatives when possible
• Facilitate and track donation and sponsorship requests; provide analysis of value impact
• Provide various aspects of support for charitable events
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills & creative thinking
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Demonstrated change management
• Build and maintain relationships
• Proficient with Microsoft Office365
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams preferred
• iManage experience a plus

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum eight years inclusion and/or integration related experience; preferably in a law firm or professional services organization
• Diversity & Inclusion Certification and/or SHRM certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Occasional prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift and carry at least 15 pounds, stand and ambulate

Travel expectation:

• Less than 30%

Benefits:

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan