Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Senior Coordinator

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Senior Coordinator works with the Manager of Inclusion, Opportunity & Community, the Director of Inclusion, Opportunity & Community, and the Inclusion, Opportunity & Community (IOC) Committee, which includes 100+ lawyers from Latham’s offices around the world, to support all projects led by the IOC. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Supporting all operations of the IOC Committee, including onboarding new Committee members, preparing newsletters and communications, scheduling regular Committee meetings, maintaining rosters and distribution lists, and assisting with all other administrative and logistics tasks in support of IOC Committee operations.
• Supporting IOC subcommittees, including drafting agendas, assisting with implementation of new projects, preparing meeting summaries, and scheduling calls throughout the year.
• Spearheading all aspects of event planning and logistics for in-person and virtual IOC programs and initiatives. Example projects include drafting invites and program materials, conducting industry research, outreach to potential guest speakers, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors, collecting feedback from participants, preparing feedback summaries, and for virtual programs, working closely with our Technology Department to oversee all technical aspects of the program and management of registration, including tracking RSVPs.
• Assisting with the preparation of materials and logistics for presentations given by IOC Committee leadership and members.
• Drafting internal and external communications for IOC initiatives, including preparing high-quality drafts for key stakeholder review, and assisting with content and formatting edits.
• Preparing industry surveys and award submissions spearheaded by the IOC, including drafting substantive responses, conducting market analysis, and coordinating input and review by numerous internal stakeholders.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.
  
• Managing partnerships with external organizations focused on expanding the pipeline to the legal profession.
• Working closely with the broader IOC administrative team and assisting with special projects, as needed.
• Conducting industry research, including attending webinars and meetings, as needed.
• Working with various firm departments and committees to implement IOC initiatives, including Brand & Communications, Business Development, Global Business Operations, Human Capital & Talent, and Technology.
• Traveling to support IOC meetings and programs, as needed.
• Promoting a fully inclusive environment, employing effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers. 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Display a high level of attention to detail and quality assurance processes 
• Demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills necessary to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines with tight timeframes 
• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Work well independently and take ownership of all projects

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of two (2) years of related administration experience, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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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