Our friends at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt are looking for help in their Portland office. Please see the below posting and contact Dorianna Phillips at dcphillips@schwabe.com by Friday, May 11.
Attorney Recruiting and Development Assistant
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is seeking a full-time assistant in the Portland office for the Recruiting & Professional Development department. This position is responsible for general administrative support to the Director of Attorney Recruiting and Development and the Manager of Attorney Recruiting and Development. Responsibilities include providing administrative support for all attorney recruiting (new and lateral attorney hiring and Summer Associate Program) and attorney professional development (training, performance evaluations, and advancement). Successful candidates will have strong organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple projects with tight deadlines with various members of the firm, proficiency in Windows-based word processing and spreadsheets, and a high degree of familiarity with the internet. Event planning skills, the ability to work in a collaborative environment, superior attention to detail and a proactive working style are a must. The ideal candidate must have excellent writing and project management skills. A Bachelor's degree is preferred or a combination of education and experience that ensures the ability to perform the job.
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment with competitive salary and benefits.
If you meet all of the qualifications listed above, please email your cover letter and resume to Dorianna Phillips at dcphillips@schwabe.com by Friday, May 11. For a full job description, please contact Savannah Mosher at smosher@schwabe.com.
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Staff Hiring
Email: staffhiring@schwabe.com
Monday, May 7, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Job Opening: Professional Development and Diversity Manager, Stoel Rives LLP
Please see below for an opening with Stoel Rives' Professional Development department. Interested candidates should apply online at: http://www.stoel.com/admin_openings.htm. Please feel free to contact Carina Li with any questions (cyli@stoel.com)
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Professional Development and Diversity Manager – Seattle or Salt Lake City
Stoel Rives LLP, a leading law firm with nearly 400 attorneys operating out of seven states, has an immediate opening for a Professional Development and Diversity Manager. We seek a highly motivated, strategic thinker with proven collaboration and organizational skills.
This position provides strategic and administrative support for the professional development of our attorneys by designing and delivering training programs, coaching attorneys, implementing evaluation processes and supporting diversity and inclusion programs. This position works closely with attorneys of all levels, firm leadership and administrative staff. The successful candidate must be able to build and maintain positive relationships and channels of communication with attorneys and staff throughout the firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for a successful attorney who wants to transition his or her law practice into a related field with new challenges and opportunities. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Professional Development and Diversity. This position can be based in either our Seattle or our Salt Lake City office.
Job Description:
· Provide strategic and administrative support for the firm’s annual and mid-year associate, staff and of counsel attorney evaluation and compensation processes. Assist in maintaining excellent attorney performance standards, policies and procedures.
· Help plan and implement the firm’s annual training programs, including Boot Camp, Universal Curriculum, Preparing for Partnership and New Partner Training.
· Bring or build an awareness of market trends and industry standards affecting law firm talent management and lawyer training.
· Assist in managing and implementing the firm’s attorney integration and mentoring programs.
· Provide strategic and administrative support for the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, affinity groups and related programs and initiatives. Design and manage internal and external communications for diversity programs and events (portal, website, newsletters). Facilitate sponsorships of diversity-related events and organizations.
· Draft client submissions regarding diversity and inclusion programs. Complete diversity-related surveys and award applications.
· Maintain active membership in relevant talent management and diversity organizations.
· Collaborate with recruiting and business development professionals on diversity-related initiatives, business development training goals and attorney integration.
· Provide strategic and administrative support for the Associates Committee. Monitor the professional environment for associates; serve as a liaison between associates and firm leadership.
· Provide strategic and administrative support for the Community Outreach Committee. Design and implement leadership resources.
· Serve as the firm-wide resource for all training and attorney development issues.
· Manage attorney departure processes and conduct exit interviews. Consult and coordinate closely with the Director of Human Resources regarding performance, discipline, termination and discrimination issues.
· Assist in developing and managing budgets.
Requirements:
· J.D. and at least three years as a practicing attorney in a law firm strongly preferred. Other candidates with at least five years’ experience in a professional services firm with proven success designing and implementing strategic training programs will be considered.
· Ability to organize and maintain a significant number of diverse projects with multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong administrative and project management skills.
· Proven initiative, strategic thinking, leadership and attention to detail on all issues related to professional development and diversity.
· Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of highly educated individuals with strong opinions and varying priorities and goals.
· Creative thinker with an approachable and positive demeanor. Exercises diplomacy, tact and candor.
· Strong commitment to professional excellence and superior client service.
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to creatively advance the use of cutting-edge techniques and technology to improve learning and knowledge-sharing processes, effectiveness and reach of programs.
· Ability to facilitate individual and group meetings and make oral presentations.
· Strong judgment and ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with some domestic travel.
EEO/AA.
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Professional Development and Diversity Manager – Seattle or Salt Lake City
Stoel Rives LLP, a leading law firm with nearly 400 attorneys operating out of seven states, has an immediate opening for a Professional Development and Diversity Manager. We seek a highly motivated, strategic thinker with proven collaboration and organizational skills.
This position provides strategic and administrative support for the professional development of our attorneys by designing and delivering training programs, coaching attorneys, implementing evaluation processes and supporting diversity and inclusion programs. This position works closely with attorneys of all levels, firm leadership and administrative staff. The successful candidate must be able to build and maintain positive relationships and channels of communication with attorneys and staff throughout the firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for a successful attorney who wants to transition his or her law practice into a related field with new challenges and opportunities. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Professional Development and Diversity. This position can be based in either our Seattle or our Salt Lake City office.
Job Description:
· Provide strategic and administrative support for the firm’s annual and mid-year associate, staff and of counsel attorney evaluation and compensation processes. Assist in maintaining excellent attorney performance standards, policies and procedures.
· Help plan and implement the firm’s annual training programs, including Boot Camp, Universal Curriculum, Preparing for Partnership and New Partner Training.
· Bring or build an awareness of market trends and industry standards affecting law firm talent management and lawyer training.
· Assist in managing and implementing the firm’s attorney integration and mentoring programs.
· Provide strategic and administrative support for the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, affinity groups and related programs and initiatives. Design and manage internal and external communications for diversity programs and events (portal, website, newsletters). Facilitate sponsorships of diversity-related events and organizations.
· Draft client submissions regarding diversity and inclusion programs. Complete diversity-related surveys and award applications.
· Maintain active membership in relevant talent management and diversity organizations.
· Collaborate with recruiting and business development professionals on diversity-related initiatives, business development training goals and attorney integration.
· Provide strategic and administrative support for the Associates Committee. Monitor the professional environment for associates; serve as a liaison between associates and firm leadership.
· Provide strategic and administrative support for the Community Outreach Committee. Design and implement leadership resources.
· Serve as the firm-wide resource for all training and attorney development issues.
· Manage attorney departure processes and conduct exit interviews. Consult and coordinate closely with the Director of Human Resources regarding performance, discipline, termination and discrimination issues.
· Assist in developing and managing budgets.
Requirements:
· J.D. and at least three years as a practicing attorney in a law firm strongly preferred. Other candidates with at least five years’ experience in a professional services firm with proven success designing and implementing strategic training programs will be considered.
· Ability to organize and maintain a significant number of diverse projects with multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong administrative and project management skills.
· Proven initiative, strategic thinking, leadership and attention to detail on all issues related to professional development and diversity.
· Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of highly educated individuals with strong opinions and varying priorities and goals.
· Creative thinker with an approachable and positive demeanor. Exercises diplomacy, tact and candor.
· Strong commitment to professional excellence and superior client service.
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to creatively advance the use of cutting-edge techniques and technology to improve learning and knowledge-sharing processes, effectiveness and reach of programs.
· Ability to facilitate individual and group meetings and make oral presentations.
· Strong judgment and ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with some domestic travel.
EEO/AA.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
2012 Call for Membership Renewal
It's time once again to renew or begin our memberships with Seattle Area Legal Recruiting Administrators. Our 2012 SALRA Application Form has been circulated to the SALRA email distribution group. However, if you did not get a copy, please contact Deverie Robinson at deverie.robinson@klgates.com.
Please return the form with payment by May 4, 2012 to Deverie Robinson at K&L Gates, 926 Fourth Avenue, Ste 2900, Seattle, Washington 98104. Deverie will coordinate with our Treasurer, Nick Grant, to make sure that all participants are included in our newest membership list.
These forms help us update the membership list, so it's helpful to return them as soon as possible so we can send out the new version of the list to all of you. Please contact any member of the SALRA Board of Directors with any questions. Thank you!
Please return the form with payment by May 4, 2012 to Deverie Robinson at K&L Gates, 926 Fourth Avenue, Ste 2900, Seattle, Washington 98104. Deverie will coordinate with our Treasurer, Nick Grant, to make sure that all participants are included in our newest membership list.
These forms help us update the membership list, so it's helpful to return them as soon as possible so we can send out the new version of the list to all of you. Please contact any member of the SALRA Board of Directors with any questions. Thank you!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Karr Tuttle Campbell - Summer Addition
Following up on our earlier news on Diversity Hiring among our SALRA member law firms, Karr Tuttle Campbell has a new summer associate to welcome. Matched up via the Puget Sound Area Minority Fellowship Program, Karr Tuttle Campbell welcomes Kristina Khaleghi! Kristina is a 1L student with the University of Washington School of Law, on track to graduate in 2014.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Diversity Recruiting in Seattle - February 2012 Update
Congratulations to our SALRA member firms on your recent Diversity Recruiting programs! We welcome the following students to the Seattle area this summer:
Michael Zhao, Univ. of Virginia, 2014 – Foster Pepper
Lola Zakharova, Seattle University, 2012 – Riddell Williams, P.S.
Girmay Zahilay, Univ. of Pennsylvania, 2014 – Davis Wright Tremaine
Francois Jean-Baptiste, Univ. of Michigan, 2014 – K&L Gates LLP
Robert Saka, UC Hastings, 2014 – Perkins Coie
Elizabeth Mendoza, Univ. of Washington, 2014 - Perkins Coie
Bernice Johnson Blessing, Seattle University, 2013 – Cairncross & Hemplemann
Susan Luo, Cornell University, 2014 – Stoel Rives
Michael McClain, University of Texas, 2014 – DLA Piper LLP
Kendall Fisher, Stanford, 2014 – Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Jenn Hu, Columbia, 2013 – Dorsey & Whitney LLP
We also welcome Georgina Santos, a student at University of Oregon, 2014, who will be joining the summer program in the Portland office of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt.
Several local firms are still participating in the interview process for the Puget Sound Area Minority Clerkship Program, and we look forward to welcoming additional summer associates to our summer programs soon!
Michael Zhao, Univ. of Virginia, 2014 – Foster Pepper
Lola Zakharova, Seattle University, 2012 – Riddell Williams, P.S.
Girmay Zahilay, Univ. of Pennsylvania, 2014 – Davis Wright Tremaine
Francois Jean-Baptiste, Univ. of Michigan, 2014 – K&L Gates LLP
Robert Saka, UC Hastings, 2014 – Perkins Coie
Elizabeth Mendoza, Univ. of Washington, 2014 - Perkins Coie
Bernice Johnson Blessing, Seattle University, 2013 – Cairncross & Hemplemann
Susan Luo, Cornell University, 2014 – Stoel Rives
Michael McClain, University of Texas, 2014 – DLA Piper LLP
Kendall Fisher, Stanford, 2014 – Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Jenn Hu, Columbia, 2013 – Dorsey & Whitney LLP
We also welcome Georgina Santos, a student at University of Oregon, 2014, who will be joining the summer program in the Portland office of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt.
Several local firms are still participating in the interview process for the Puget Sound Area Minority Clerkship Program, and we look forward to welcoming additional summer associates to our summer programs soon!
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