Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator

Cooley is seeking aCoordinator to join the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team.

Position summary : Under the direction of the Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator is responsible for supporting the firm's diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives (DEI), including the implementation of inclusive practices to recruit, retain and promote attorneys and business professionals, and efforts to support an inclusive culture. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following :

Position responsibilities :

• Coordinate event and meeting logistics, and provide support for various programs and trainings including history / heritage month celebrations and affinity group gatherings
• Provide support for recruiting efforts, to include tracking candidates, running hiring reports and managing law school affinity group sponsorships and outreach
• Maintain the diversity, equity and inclusion event calendar and events database, iManage files, internal intranet and external website landing pages, and promotional resources
• Proofread all work with attention to detail and accuracy, make all necessary changes, and perform other substantive and administrative duties, as needed
• Utilize industry benchmarking tools and internal metrics to produce timely and accurate data reports, which includes developing visual presentations and quarterly trend updates
• Support efforts and tasks associated with industry surveys and client requests, including data entry and detailed narrative responses
• Help identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and work with the DEI Manager to help with the development of those improvements
• Proactively build relationships with different stakeholders across the firm
• Collaborate with departments across the firm including legal talent, professional development, social impact and sustainability, office administration, human resources, marketing and communications
• Coordinate the communication of administrative details of the firm's DEI programs and initiatives
• Assist with budget planning and track spending for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion department
• Keep abreast of industry DEI trends and best practices
• All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience :

Required :

Preferred :

Competencies :

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.

EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $35.00 - $47.00 ($72,800.00 - $97,760.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and / or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and / or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.