Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Senior Coordinator

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

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

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

 

 

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Pay Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $108,000.00 /Yr.