Equity and Engagement Coordinator

US law firm is seeking an Equity and Engagement (E&E) Coordinator to be based in either their New York or Washington D.C. office.

A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in a law firm environment. Experience with viAderant, Excel, and/or Survey Monkey a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Serve, under the direction of the Professional Development and Engagement Manager, as an “administrator” of the Firm’s E&E Committee by supporting, collaborating, and driving the Committee’s work; provide observations, input, support, and guidance on engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging issues at the Firm; engage in open conversations with the Committee regarding projects, priorities, and tasks; operationalize approved projects; and collaborate with Committee members and leadership to determine how best to measure results.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices related to equity and engagement.
• Coordinate the Firm’s associate mentoring program under the direction of the Professional Development and Engagement Manager.
• Assist with integrating Firm values into the onboarding of new employees.
• Assist with curriculum planning and scheduling and logistics for internal E&E–related training and provide day-of support.
• Attend department meetings as well as other administrative planning meetings and provide related notes to facilitate appropriate coordination.
• Update the Firm’s Intranet page with E&E–related resources.
• Respond actively, thoroughly, and courteously to internal and external requests.
• Provide support for additional projects as needed; proactively assume other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:

• Education and Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in a law firm environment. Experience with viAderant, Excel, and/or Survey Monkey a plus.
• Project Management: You can effectively plan and execute projects, including getting stakeholder input, necessary approvals, managing timelines and resources, and ensuring successful completion.
• Communication and Attention to Detail: You communicate with openness and curiosity particularly where there are differing viewpoints. You have developed communication skills to cut through defensiveness and build understanding. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You express yourself clearly and concisely.
• Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks. You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles encountered in your work. You possess a strong customer-service orientation and ability to work well within a team.
• Confidentiality: Able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.