POSITION: Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Women’s Initiative
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Base salary up to $125,000; Competitive Performance-Based Bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; 401K; Gym, Life Insurance; cafe, all firm amenities, exceptional culture, noted firm with historical stability, security and career growth. Noted as one of the most desired law firms to work for globally.
LOCATION: New York, New York
THE ORGANIZATION: International Law Firm
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Diversity and Inclusion manager will serve as a senior member of D&I Team, focusing on the Women’s Initiative
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Serve as an in-house expert on diversity best practices, advising D&I leadership, firm managers, and internal groups on best practices, as well as adapting them within firm culture
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Cultivate and implement initiatives focused on the recruitment, development, and retention of women lawyers consistent with the Firm’s overall goals and strategy
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Monitor market trends to make policy and program recommendations to the firm
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Create reports and present findings in support of the firm’s gender equity and parity goals
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Attend, host and support networking events as part of recruitment efforts
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Develop programs to support underrepresented lawyers (e.g. women of color, LGBTQ+ women, first-generation)
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Identify external programs that would be of interest for female attorneys
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Attend and represent the firm at internal and external conferences, trainings, and client events held outside of regular work day
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Manage communications, including publishing copy to the website, drafting and sending newsletters and sending out recruiting materials
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Support and collaborate with the Women’s Committee and Women’s Advisory Council, as necessary
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Work closely with teams to facilitate FMLA returns
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Maintain current statistics pertaining to diversity to respond to surveys and RFPs
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Partner with outside organizations to enhance firm’s Women’s Initiative
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years of law firm experience, preferably in HR or recruitment
- Bachelor's Degree required, JD or MA preferred
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Experience/familiarity with gender equity practices in law
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Prior experience in professional development, marketing, legal recruiting or related area highly desirable
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to prioritize, collaborate, and manage multiple projects
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Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive information
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Team oriented and desire to work as part of a mission-driven team
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Strong attention to detail
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, including PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel
