The Allegheny County Bar Association, a downtown Pittsburgh based professional trade association, is accepting applications for the position of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The successful candidate will support the organization with respect to the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the Greater Pittsburgh legal community.

Major duties of the position include:

· Identify current trends and best practices and perform research in this critical field and make recommendations to the organization’s officers and leadership. Formulate plans for implementation in legal settings that can be utilized by law firms and other employers.

· Develop strategies and programming to improve recruitment, retention, job satisfaction, perceptions and attitudes, advancement, and compensation disparity of women and diverse attorneys

· Develop programs and seminars to educate ACBA members and the community on DEI issues and best practices.

· Work with and support the ACBA’s Affinity Groups to encourage greater participation by women and diverse attorneys in the ACBA and the legal profession.

· Coordinate summer clerkship program for first-year diverse law students.

· Develop and administer programming for the Women’s Institute for Leadership in Law program and Institute for Gender Equality

· Work with local law schools, law firms, and law departments to understand and improve on the retention and advancement of women and diverse individuals. Meet with women and diverse attorneys and law students to discuss career-related issues and provide guidance.

· Serve as a representative of the ACBA and liaise with other DEI organizations, locally and nationally.

· A Bachelor’s degree is required. A law degree from an ABA accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney are preferred, but not required.

· History of active involvement and/or demonstrated working knowledge of issues relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession

· Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and computer skills, including strong knowledge of MS Word and Excel and database experience, are a must. The successful candidate must be able to prioritize and move between tasks and meet firm deadlines.

· Ability to work independently on daily tasks and complete projects without dedicated administrative support.

The ACBA offers a professional office environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive working environment. Candidates from underrepresented groups to strongly encouraged to apply.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume. No telephone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person