OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 900+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.

SUMMARY: Responsibilities will include events, content development, social media, pitches and proposals, etc. related to the Firm’s award-winning DE&I initiatives – and how DE&I can interface most productively with our highest potential clients, our industry sector and practice teams, and our key client program.

This role has important, front-line responsibility with our lawyers and will work closely with a successful, plugged-in group of Marketing & Business Development Managers, as well as our core MBD team in Philadelphia.

The DEI Specialist will work closely with the Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) and the growing DEI team (which also includes a manager and assistant and soon-to-be-hired DE&I Partner/Special Counsel) to support and execute the Firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The ideal candidate will be an outgoing, polished, detail-oriented, pathologically-organized and responsive professional with strong project-development and -management skills and a creative, solutions-oriented mindset, ideally honed in a large law firm or other professional services context.
• This role touches every aspect of the law firm MBD service offering and is an excellent place in which to develop and expand your skills with the support of your colleagues, but without micro-management.
• Our team is highly-recognized and sought-after by our lawyers, who appreciate and depend on our proven ability to help them shine in the eyes of their clients. Beyond this, firm leadership is highly-supportive of our roles, our client service mission, and our value to the firm.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong relationship-development, communication, events management and proactive client service skills and attitude are essential; familiarity with DE&I processes, sponsor organizations, content, and market receptivity highly desirable.
• Must be outgoing, comfortable demonstrating initiative, and able to think critically and creatively.
• High sense of responsibility, accountability, and focus on responsiveness.
• 5+ years’ of experience in a law firm (AmLaw 100 firm a plus) or other professional services firm desired.
• Experience in lawyer/practice/industry support, including coaching, team mentoring, , events, pitch/other content development, budget creation/management, CRM; DE&I experience is a plus
• College degree required. English or other writing-intensive background helpful. Occasional travel required.
• A sense of humor and humility would be nice

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans

• Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts

• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

• 401k and Pension Plan

• 20 Vacation Days, 11 Paid Holidays

• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

• Professional Development Training
• Fertility Support Benefits

• Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Shawn Tato, HR Assistant at 215-979-1224.

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