Development & Diversity Assistant

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Development and Diversity Assistant to support the Development and Diversity Team within Talent Management in its Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, or Winston-Salem office. The Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative support and assist with the planning and execution of all leadership, professional development and diversity initiatives, programs and events.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide day to day administrative support and assist with the planning and execution of leadership programs, tools, and materials.
• Assist with professional development calendar of events, including organizing videoconferences, video replays, conference room needs, travel logistics, and technical support.
• Help team with leadership development reporting and metric needs. 
• Assist with diversity calendar of events inclusive of conferences and multicultural events. 

• Provide general administrative support including database updates, data collection and entry, invoicing, and scheduling.

• Assist with communication efforts inclusive of the website, team status updates, event details, etc.

• Provide support with other professional development and diversity project initiatives as needed.

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) preferred and three years of administrative experience in a fast-paced environment in a fast-paced environment is a plus.
• Prior law firm experience and specific experience with law firm administration, training or development preferred.
• Must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily, with attention to detail.
• Excellent client service is expected.
• Work collaboratively on a team and can work independently.
• Embody the firms core values of integrity, devotion to clients/stakeholders and respect for individuals.
• Working knowledge of various types of technology such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• This position requires 10% of travel a year.