Inclusion Coordinator

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Inclusion Coordinator provides administrative, operational, and project support to the Inclusion Team in advancing firmwide inclusion and belonging initiatives. The Inclusion Coordinator will work collaboratively with members of the Inclusion Team, Legal Talent, affinity group leaders, Inclusion Partners, Inclusion Committee, internal communications, events, and other administrative teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Inclusion Team, including calendar coordination, meeting scheduling, travel logistics, expense reporting, and other administrative tasks.

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of inclusion programs, affinity group initiatives, celebratory month activities, trainings, meetings, retreats, and other firmwide or team events.

• Prepare, maintain, and update Inclusion Team records and materials, including meeting agendas, minutes, presentations, communications, project trackers, calendars, rosters, budgets, surveys, reports, and other department documents.

• Support affinity group leaders, Inclusion Committee, and Inclusion Partners by coordinating logistics, tracking follow-up items, maintaining contact lists, organizing materials, and helping ensure initiatives align with firmwide inclusion strategy.

• Assist with drafting, proofreading, formatting, and distributing inclusion-related communications, invitations, reminders, newsletters, surveys, and other materials in coordination with internal communications, events, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate budget tracking, invoice processing, expense management, and related financial logistics for inclusion programs, affinity group activities, conferences, and team initiatives.

• Facilitate collaboration and communication among the Inclusion Team, Legal Talent, Events, Marketing, Office Services, Human Resources, affinity group leaders, Inclusion Partners, attorneys, and business professionals to support successful execution of inclusion initiatives.

• Assist with data collection, survey administration, analysis and reporting, and follow-up tracking to help assess participation, engagement, outcomes, and opportunities for process improvement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, tact, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential matters.

• Flexibility, initiative, cultural competence, a positive attitude, and a collaborative approach in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.

• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft, proofread, and prepare clear, accurate, and inclusive communications.

• Ability to build effective working relationships with attorneys, business professionals, firm leaders, affinity group leaders, Inclusion Partners, and administrative teams across offices.

• Ability to advise and collaborate with project stakeholders on best practices and proven approaches, while guiding discussions to drive alignment, progress, and desired outcomes.

• Ability to consider both project-level and firm priorities, identifying opportunities to align efforts, streamline processes, and enhance the effectiveness of inclusion initiatives.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and related collaboration tools.

• Comfortable supporting multiple projects, programs, and stakeholders in a fast-moving professional services environment

• Positive team player with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, manage competing deadlines, and work responsibly under pressure.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in administrative or related professional services support.

• Legal or other professional services firm experience strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting inclusion, belonging, employee engagement, affinity group, professional development, or culture-related initiatives preferred.
• Experience coordinating events, meetings, surveys, reports, or communications preferred.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.

$50,000.00 - $85,000.00

About Us

About Us

Your experience is our difference.

We aim to make a tangible and lasting difference for you and your business. As a client of our firm, you can expect us to be ahead of the curve in your industry, start closer to the right answer on your issue, and create more value. What drives you, drives us.

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. As a firm of more than 1,600 attorneys in 35 offices in the U.S., UK, and EU, including the 10 largest U.S. legal markets, we serve clients ranging from multinational companies to new market entrants across all major industry sectors, and offer differentiated experience in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate.

We put clients first. This service ethic manifests itself in everything we do, including through Troutman Plus, our market-leading client value program. Through Troutman Plus, we collaborate with clients to understand their unique needs and deliver customized solutions that add real value to their business.

A true service culture thrives on an inclusive environment of mutual support and collaboration — values we emphasize at every level of our firm. Delivering the best service to you depends on a work environment that embraces respect, inclusiveness, and teamwork, empowering every individual to contribute. The best ideas emerge when everyone has a seat at the table.

Corporate responsibility is central to our mission as we reach out to the communities we serve in meaningful partnerships and pro bono work. Individuals and groups firmwide contribute time and talent to the civic, cultural, charitable, educational, and professional organizations that matter to them.