Beveridge & Diamond is the nation’s first and largest environmental law firm, with seven offices throughout the United States. We seek a proactive, self-starter who is a diversity-focused leader with law firm recruiting and talent management experience to take a lead role in the Firm’s acquisition, development, and support of its attorney talent.
Responsibilities
The Beveridge & Diamond Chief Talent Officer (CTO) is responsible for coordinating and leading the Firm’s attorney talent recruiting, retention, and development efforts. The CTO reports to the Managing Principal and works with the Management Committee and Recruiting Committee to develop, update, and execute the Firm’s talent recruiting and retention strategy, which is a critical component of the Firm’s Strategic Plan. The CTO also works with the Management Committee, Regional Office Managing Principals, Chiefs, Managers, and Firm committees and departments to foster a productive, collaborative, positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all employees that achieves the Firm’s business objectives and values. The CTO drives talent strategies that promote and reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). The core priorities of the CTO’s work are to:
Implement the Firm’s program to acquire and retain attorney talent with the potential to become exceptional, well-rounded attorneys who have the potential to be leaders within the Firm and the field of environmental law.
Develop short-term and long-term initiatives and programs that will facilitate the development of the Firm’s talent and support the Firm’s culture of learning through ongoing training and engagement at all levels.
Support the Firm’s commitment to excellence, creativity, and collaboration.
Develop, support, and implement the Firm’s mentorship programs.
Manage and ensure professional support for the Firm’s attorney evaluation program.
Advise on and support the effectiveness of the Firm’s attorney workflow processes.
Develop metrics that will enable the CTO team and the Management Committee to track progress on meeting core priorities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably in human resources, psychology, communications, or related fields; JD preferred.
Minimum of 10-15+ years of combined experience in the areas of law firm recruiting, professional development, talent management, or related fields with increasing responsibilities over time.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively write and communicate in a concise manner with different stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, promoting an inclusive work environment, and staying current with DE&I best practices.
Ability to think strategically, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in viDesktop, Litera Systems, or other LMS or HRIS.
Ability to travel domestically as needed, conditions permitting, approx. 3-6 times a year.
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and all inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
Beveridge & Diamond, PC is the largest and oldest firm in the country focused on environmental law and litigation. With over 100 lawyers in eight offices, we have a national practice whose size, sophistication, and diversity is unsurpassed. We hire a small, but exceptional group of law students for our summer program, which is the most important element of our recruiting effort. We seek self-motivated future lawyers with excellent analytical and writing skills who share our commitment to providing the highest-quality representation and advocacy in a collegial and friendly environment. Summer associates can expect to work in various subject areas with many different lawyers, including nationally renowned experts in their fields. Our associates are given front-line responsibility early, including working directly with clients and consultants, conducting depositions and arguing motions, and taking major leadership roles in substantial matters. Each associate receives direct mentoring, regular opportunities for formal and informal training, and a detailed appraisal of his or her professional progress every six months. Associates take part in many firm policy decisions, and serve... on our Recruiting, Diversity, Pro Bono, and other key committees. Associates are typically considered for partnership after 7&1/2 years at the firm. Beveridge & Diamond has a strong commitment to pro bono work, and fully credits pro bono hours as “billable” for purposes of hours-based bonuses. Compensation is competitive with other Washington firms of our size.