About the Role
The Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Senior Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Global Citizenship & Community Engagement team. This role will be responsible for working with the Manager of Inclusion, Opportunity & Community to support all projects and initiatives related to the firm’s lawyer and business services professional (“BSP”) affinity groups, the blended lawyer and BSP networks (collectively referred to herein as the “Affinity Groups”), and the firm’s multicultural coalitions for lawyers and BSPs, while supporting the launch and management of all of our Affinity Groups and multicultural coalitions, including assisting with leadership rotations, onboarding new leaders, leadership calls, managing membership rosters, maintaining email distribution lists, and budget analysis. This role will be located in either our Chicago, New York, or Washington D.C. offices. 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:
- Exploring and developing new approaches to managing Affinity Group programming and membership rosters, leveraging technology and the firm’s platforms to enhance process efficiency, streamline coordination, and improve accuracy
- Working closely with the Manager of Inclusion, Opportunity & Community to help implement the global strategy for all Affinity Groups and multicultural coalitions and execute on all global initiatives and programs, including cultural heritage and recognition programs, social and community building events, professional development programs, mentoring initiatives, and sessions at firm academies, and orientation programs for new hires, summer associates, and law students.
- Drafting email communications for Affinity Groups and multicultural coalitions, including event invitations and newsletters
- Handling all aspects of event planning for Affinity Group meetings and programs for members and leaders; working closely with Events, Business Development, and Technology Departments
- Helping develop and maintain shared resources for all Affinity Group and multicultural coalition leaders, including orientation guides, event planning best practices, and intranet site content
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exhibit a high level of attention to detail to support the delivery of excellent work product, compliance, consistency, and accuracy
- Possess advanced project management and organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines within tight timeframes
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of two (2) years of related administration experience, preferably
Benefits & Additional Information
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Pay RangeUSD $90,000.00 - USD $108,000.00 /Yr.
