Coordinator, People Strategy

About Skadden

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork, and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.

About the Role

We are seeking a Coordinator, People Strategy to join our Firm in our New York or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis. In this role, you will support practice management and attorney/professional development for an assigned global practice group. You will assist in coordinating practice management activities, communications, staffing workflows, and operational processes, while helping to foster a collaborative and supportive environment for attorneys.

This position works closely with Partners, Practice Leaders, Talent Acquisition, People Development, People Operations, and other Firm departments—including Marketing, Business Development, Knowledge Management, and Office Administration—to support the effective execution of practice group priorities. You will serve as a key point of contact for Practice Leaders and attorneys on People Strategy initiatives, coordinating cyclical talent processes and ensuring alignment with firmwide objectives. Your day-to-day work involves partnering with centralized teams to organize resources, tracking alumni engagement, and supporting staffing efforts to align attorney experience with practice group needs.

Culture & Life at Skadden

What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community, and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm's success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Equal Opportunity

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at (212) 735-2176.