D&I Specialist

Job Overview

Job Description

Diversity & Inclusion Specialist for prominent law firm client. This role can be based out of Washington, DC, or NYC. This role collaborates with the D&I team to working towards successful achievement of diversity and inclusion objectives. Candidate will work firm wide in a global law firm structure to implement, and convey D&I content, messaging and learning experiences. The D&I Specialist also coordinates closely with HR, Legal Talent, Well-Being, Marketing/Business Development, and other departments to create a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

Responsibilities: Collaborating with other teams to create/implement firmwide diversity and inclusion events/education programs. Coordinate with Manager of Affinity Groups to develop programs and deliver logistical support for internal/external programs. Build toolkits, microlearning modules, and learning paths for stakeholder groups. Collaborate with Legal Talent/HR with to enmesh D&I competencies into recruiting/onboarding/career development. Assist with preparation of responses to D&I-related industry surveys and client requests for info. Track learning participation, engagement metrics, and impact.

Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or D&I certification, instructional design, learning design, or related fields ideal. Must have at least 2 years of professional experience in D&I, L&D or marketing/communications, ideally within a law firm. Ability to identify and create compelling D&I content and produce impactful programs. Experience with learning management systems (LMS), intranet platforms, and content creation tools ideal. Prior experience with diversity and inclusion, specifically with employee resource groups or affinity groups in a law firm or corporation. Strong business writing skills, and design orientation to generate content. Advanced proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite. Tech savvy candidates eager to learn new platforms (e.g., Smartsheets, Teams, SharePoint, LMS). Proficiency with Zoom, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Cevent, or similar platforms. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the diversity and inclusion industry and theories of intersectionality as they pertain to designing and implementing learning initiatives. Project management skills; experience with event planning.
The salary range for this role is $85k - $120k, commensurate with experience education and location.