Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For the health and safety of the workforce, Crowell & Moring LLP is requiring that all prospective employees present proof that they are fully-vaccinated and—if eligible—boosted against COVID-19, or seek a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons, prior to their first day of employment.  Prospective employees who are fully-vaccinated but not yet eligible for a booster shot will be required to obtain a booster within one week of eligibility as a condition of continued employment.  “Crowell & Moring LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Crowell & Moring LLP will engage in the interactive process with candidates who are unable to be vaccinated and/or boosted due to a sincerely held religious belief or medical reasons and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Crowell & Moring is able to offer.”

Job Summary

The Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator will work closely with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager and Assistant to help organize and implement the firm’s various DEI initiatives. This role will be responsible for helping to improve and streamline the firm’s ongoing DEI initiative, including executing relevant programming and communications, managing regular administrative tasks, and implementing other firm strategies to continue fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace for all firm personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• Works with the DEI Manager and DEI Assistant to execute DEI programs and initiatives (e.g., heritage month recognitions and celebrations, diversity speaker series events, bi-annual diversity retreat, Affinity Group Business Development Conversations, etc.), including organizing, tracking attendance, and communicating feedback.
• Oversees the scheduling and facilitating of Affinity Group meetings including managing the development of meeting agendas, talking points, and follow-up items.
• Tracks and organizes expenses charged to the Diversity Council budget and time billed to the DEI Billable CAM and provides quarterly reports to the DEI Manager.
• Creates DEI communications and monitors social media presence through regular communication and media coverage. Periodically updates the DEI intranet page and DEI microsite; creates social media posts; distributes firmwide emails in recognition of various cultural history and heritage months; updates the Diversity at the Top publication; updates the DEI Newsletter. 
• Assists with survey responses (client and industry), RFPs, diversity awards, and other internal or external inquiries, including creating timelines, language and data libraries, and calendars to anticipate future needs.
• Oversees DEI sponsorship requests and follow-up, including registration, marketing materials, outreach to participants, and other relevant needs.
• Assists with other DEI needs as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts, regarding both routine and complex matters. Requires tact, professionalism, patience, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. This includes editing work for spelling, grammar, and data accuracy with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to own, organize, and prioritize multiple projects from start to finish in a dynamic and complex environment, meeting and proactively communicating around deadlines, and successfully managing the daily workload with internal deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Suite to produce quality written and numerical communications, including presentations and complex functions of Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a cooperative manner as well as independently to accomplish work in a timely manner and participate in team efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the firm with professionalism and honesty, taking pride in work and the broader DEI mission, while consistently act in an ethical manner.

Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience

The position requires a minimum of three (3) years of related experience in a law firm or similar professional services environment, during which the knowledge, skills, and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated.

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

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