Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager

Company: Cooley LLP
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 7, 2025

Job Description:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ManagerCooley is seeking a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager to join the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team.Position summary: The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager is responsible for working with the Associate Director and/or Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to manage the Firm's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including the development of practices to recruit, retain and promote diverse attorneys, and coordination of firm efforts to support an inclusive culture. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities:

• Utilize metrics, including headcount and productivity reports, to produce data reports and analyses as requested, to include developing visual presentations
• Coordinate responses to client requests and industry benchmarking surveys involving qualitative and quantitative information
• Manage, lead and grow affinity groups, including global programming
• Develop and manage innovative programs and policy updates, including reverse mentoring, agile working, DEI billable credit and sponsorship programs
• Design and drive the formation of DEI affinity networks, including creating and managing a budgetary structure, membership campaigns, mission statements and programing
• Manage and execute diversity-related events and trainings
• Manage external diversity sponsorships, to include identifying participants and coordinating all details.
• Drive the Firm's diversity retention and promotion efforts, and work in conjunction with the Chief Legal Talent Officer, Director of Legal Education, Director of Professional Development, Director of Associate Development and firm leadership in monitoring the performance and development of diverse attorneys
• Assist with the Firm's diversity hiring efforts, to include the Diversity Fellowship, and work in conjunction with the Director of Attorney Recruiting, Director of Law Student Recruiting and Legal Talent Managers to identify and maintain a pipeline of Cooley Diversity Fellows, diverse summer associate hires and diverse lateral candidates
• Ensure support of and outreach to law school diversity organizations
• Support communications by drafting content for, and updating, applicable promotional materials, including print and online communications
• Strengthen partnerships with various diversity-focused organizations and publicize opportunities to diverse attorneys
• Partner with the Marketing and Business Development teams to manage client diversity and inclusion opportunities, partnerships and staffing requirements
• Interface and create accountability around DEI efforts with attorneys across various departments and offices, including members of the Diversity Committee
• Keep abreast of industry DEI trends and best practices
• Coordinate with the DEI team to develop the DEI budget, audit monthly variance reports and track department spend
• Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports
• Provide day-to-day supervision of direct reports, ensure compliance with assigned work hours and monitor for compliance with all firm and department policies. Manage staffing coverage, review and process time logs/time off requests
• Support business professional development and continued educational opportunities
• In collaboration with immediate supervisor and CN HR, participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination and other employee lifecycle events
• All other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required:
  • After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
  • Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
  • Ability to travel, as required
  • 5+ years direct applicable experience in the field of DEI (which can also include professional development, recruiting, talent management, other HR disciplines) with a strong knowledge of DEI best practices, trends, and legalPreferred:
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Previous law firm experience
    • Experience managing a budget
    • Supervisory experienceCompetencies:
      • Team player with the ability to form relationships across multiple departments
      • Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences
      • Ability to think critically in analyzing and solving problems
      • A passion for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
      • Detail-oriented, organized and process driven, with the desire to take ownership of projects and responsibilities
      • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
      • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of all department information
      • Professional demeanor and the ability to use diplomacy and tact
      • Ability to think critically in analyzing and solving problems
      • Strong problem solving, coaching, interpersonal, and verbal and written communications skills
      • Conflict resolution/mediation skills
      • Effective presentation skills
      • Ability to handle sensitive data, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) information, and confidential materials, demonstrating discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality as requiredCooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.EOE.The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $125,000 - $190,000. 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 21 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.Required
        Preferred

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