Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Senior Coordinator

Position Summary

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Senior Coordinator will support initiatives, programs, and events that advance the Firm’s commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Essential Functions

• Manage all activity related to DEI sponsorships and professional memberships;
• Assist with planning and coordinating all firm-wide inclusion initiatives, events, and webinars that promote belonging and connection;
• Support the global DEI Ambassador Program;
• Assist with developing and updating inclusion-related content for internal and external audiences;
• Provide assistance to the firm-wide affinity groups, which are open to everyone;
• Maintain all DEI-related content on the website, intranet, and firm-wide calendars;
• Assist with the annual budget planning process, and process invoices and expenses;
• Create and edit presentations, executive summaries, overviews, and reports;
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other departments and teams to support firm-wide inclusion policies and initiatives;
• Engage in continuous learning about DEI trends and best practices;
• Comply with Firm operations, policies, and procedures;
• Manage Firm resources responsibly; and
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.
• DEI experience required; HR or talent management experience helpful.
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and manage time effectively.
• Solid judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including AI tools and Teams.
  
  

Benefits

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $57,840 and $86,760. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $60,800 and $91,200.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Libby Naikelis at libby.naikelis@ogletree.com with “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Senior Coordinator" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.