Director Of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Operations

The Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Operations will work with the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer (CDIO), the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) team, and other business functions on the implementation and execution of DEI strategy, programs, and initiatives.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

• Collaborate with the CDIO to implement, execute, and enhance firm-wide DEI strategic plan built around the four DEI pillars of community, growth, education, and engagement
• Support and administer the firm-wide DEI structure to ensure collaboration and communication across DEI business functions and seamless operation of the firm-wide DEI effort
• Help develop, build, and implement communications infrastructure in collaboration with communications team, to ensure consistency and regularity in internal and external communications
• Collaborate with firm and administrative leadership to integrate and align the firm’s commitment to DEI into all of its talent functions, including human resources, recruiting, professional development, marketing, and business development
• Build and develop relationships with attorney and staff populations, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented
• Supervise DEI manager team, including providing guidance and collaborative support
• Develop thought leadership internally and externally
• In collaboration with the CDIO, help develop the DEI budget and provide budget oversight and monitoring
• Monitor daily news sources, studies, and other external publications for news and developments that are relevant to DEI and relay important, timely information to colleagues
• Participate in continuing education on DEI issues and topics
• Must be willing to travel to other offices as needed

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in corporate or law firm environment(s)
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations
• Strong project management skills; ability to coordinate projects between multiple departments and committees
• High level of political and situational awareness, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to employ independent judgment in developing strategies and approaches to strengthen firm commitments, be self-motivated and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work under pressure and meet deadlines, required
• Experience managing a departmental budget or similar accounting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including proven dispute resolution skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills to respond to a diverse user group required
• Demonstrated proficiency with the full suite of MS Office products, with particular strength in manipulating data in Excel
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while also working as a strong team player
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with constant changes
• Ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with eight offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to feel and reach with hands and arms and frequently required to sit, stand, walk and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP believes that embracing diversity and inclusion brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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