What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Coordinator - Diversity Leadership Committee – Client Initiatives position at Latham & Watkins?
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About The Role
The Senior Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator – Client Initiatives is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Talent Development team and will be responsible for working with the Senior Manager of Global Attorney Diversity & Inclusion – Client Initiatives, the Senior Diversity & Inclusion Specialist – Client Initiatives, the Director of Global Attorney Diversity and Inclusion, the Diversity Leadership Committee (DLC), and the Women Enriching Business (WEB) Committee to support all projects related to client diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including surveys, partnerships, and programs , while preparing submissions in response to client DEI surveys and other inquiries. This role will be located in either our office Houston, Texas, Washington, D.C., or Orange County, California office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
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#MidSenior
Pay Range
USD $85,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About The Role
The Senior Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator – Client Initiatives is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Talent Development team and will be responsible for working with the Senior Manager of Global Attorney Diversity & Inclusion – Client Initiatives, the Senior Diversity & Inclusion Specialist – Client Initiatives, the Director of Global Attorney Diversity and Inclusion, the Diversity Leadership Committee (DLC), and the Women Enriching Business (WEB) Committee to support all projects related to client diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including surveys, partnerships, and programs , while preparing submissions in response to client DEI surveys and other inquiries. This role will be located in either our office Houston, Texas, Washington, D.C., or Orange County, California office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Preparing DEI content for pitches, RFPs, and other materials submitted to clients or potential clients
- Ensuring compliance with applicable data privacy laws related to requests for demographic information
- Assisting with managing the firm’s participation in DEI partnerships and initiatives with clients, including professional development and training programs
- Supporting DLC-led client projects and initiatives, including supporting the DLC’s client programs subcommittee, and assistance may additionally include drafting internal and external communications, managing meeting logistics, and conducting industry research
- Supporting WEB-led projects and initiatives, including mentoring, business development, and professional development programs
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Display a high level of attention to detail
- Demonstrate a high level of comfort in interpreting and analyzing data
- A bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience in administration
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
#MidSenior
Pay Range
USD $85,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.
Salary : $85,000 - $115,000
