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Sidley Austin LLP · 2 days ago

Inclusion Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Sidley Austin LLP is a law firm located in California, seeking an Inclusion Manager to manage and implement key inclusion programs and projects. The role involves collaborating with various departments to foster a collegial environment and advance inclusion initiatives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and/or oversees client and in-office events and activities that enhance community building and belonging in the California offices, working in close collaboration with Event Planning and other strategic partners

With the guidance and support of the Inclusion Director, conducts Inclusion Team orientations for all new attorneys in the California offices, and conducts regular, consistent outreach to all associates in California to strengthen both relationships with associates and local efforts to enhance community-building and belonging

Works in collaboration with the Inclusion Director in implementing practices and processes that support the Firm’s commitment to equal opportunity for all lawyers. This responsibility will require extensive collaboration with Inclusion Team colleagues, Inclusion Committees, office leadership, and strategic partners in other departments

Manages and provides support in the California offices for all Firm Affinity Groups, which are open to all attorneys. This includes developing, implementing, and/or overseeing client and in-office programs and events, including for incoming and summer associates, that focus on building community and belonging and promoting learning and understanding; (b) organizing and managing meetings; and (c) addressing questions

Provides support at the Firmwide level to assigned global Affinity Groups. This includes collaborating with Affinity Group leadership in developing and implementing annual and quarterly plans, and organizing and managing global Affinity Group meetings

Manages Inclusion Committee governance in California offices, including collaborating with Inclusion Committee leadership in developing and implementing plans; organizing and managing meetings; managing budgets; and coordinating resources

Manages local sponsorships, including coordinating approvals and overseeing logistics, such as internal and external communication and Firm attendance at related events

Manages content, communications, and production coordination for assigned Firmwide virtual programs for observance months. This includes collaborating with Affinity Group and Inclusion Committee leaders, researching and engaging speakers, and working in collaboration with strategic partners in other departments on all other aspects of developing and implementing virtual programs from beginning to end

Works in close collaboration with the Inclusion Director and Inclusion Specialist to develop and deliver global programming focused on belonging and inclusion and related programming at Firmwide meetings, such as new associate orientation. This responsibility requires extensive collaboration with the Inclusion Team, Firm leadership, Firm lawyers, and strategic partners in other departments

Works in close collaboration with the Inclusion Director and Inclusion Specialist to develop standardized workflows, policies, and processes that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Firmwide Inclusion programming

Hires, develops, coaches, and supervises direct reports, and conducts annual performance reviews

This position may require working non-standard hours, as needed, and performing other duties as assigned

Qualification

Inclusion commitmentProject managementOrganizational skillsBachelor's DegreeWordExcelPowerPointAnalytical skillsJudgmentInterpersonal communicationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail