Partnership Affairs Administrator

: The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Chief of Staff and the Partnership. The Partnership Affairs Administrator will assist the Chief of Staff in providing support to the Leadership team and will focus on meeting and event planning as well as other partnership affairs duties. They will also provide direct support and communication to the partnership. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Event & Meeting Planning

• Prepares for and organizes monthly Policy Committee meetings.
• Organizes and implements Bi-annual Partner compensation review process.
• Part of a team that organizes and executes the Annual Partners Retreat.
• Works with Global Managing Partners to schedule and organize monthly Management Meetings.
• Drafts Agenda for weekly Partners meeting.
• Schedules meetings, reserves conference rooms, coordinates video/audio equipment, and orders food.

Partnership Affairs Administration

• Prepares ballots for Partner voting matters.
• Organizes Chairmanship and Partnership Election processes.
• Organizes and coordinates Policy Committee Elections.
• Maintains Firm investments database.
• Administers annual updates to Directorship and Officer List.
• Coordinates with HR regarding Partner retirement.

Miscellaneous Administration

• Acts as liaison between the Partnership and Firm employees and other Dechert departments.
• Assists the Global Managing Partners with other projects and initiatives.
• Maintains Partner records.
• Assists with lateral Partner recruitment process.
• Performs any and all other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Department, Office and Firm.
• Practices and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS / KSAs

• Ability to travel to various Dechert offices and locations for partner events approximately 10-20% of the time.
• College Degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years law firm administration experience.
• Knowledge of the Firm's Policies and Procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to manage workflow and delegate projects as necessary.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and manage deadlines.
• Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with varying levels of people within the organization.
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively with other employees.
• Ability to read, understand and analyze financial statements.
• Ability to constantly learn new skills as they become necessary.
• Systems Required: iManage, Word, Excel, Carpe Diem, Tableau, Teams, OneNote.
• Vision: ability to see well enough to read materials and computer screen 80% of the time.
• Hearing: ability to hear well enough to talk on the phone 50% of the time.
• Posture: ability to sit for approximately 40% of the time and to stoop up and down 60% of the time.

Additional At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position. Location(s) New YorkPhiladelphia Time Type Full time Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.