Events Specialist

Plan and coordinate all logistics related to a wide variety of Firm-sponsored events including conferences, seminars, roundtables, offsite retreats, dinners, receptions and activity-based events for clients/prospective clients and lawyers Oversee all aspects and logistics of the lifecycle of the event such as site selection, contract negotiation, menu selection, audio visual, development of invitee lists, management of the invitation process, event materials, décor, onsite staffing and logistics, transportation, and post-event follow-up Oversee and manage on-site logistics and details of large-scale signature events and offsite retreats, as needed Develop working relationships with venues, event contacts and site vendors Collaborate with lawyers and business services staff to conceptualize events and curated experiences based on client objectives and business development needs Collaborate with other business services teams to develop and execute their events, such as Professional Development, Alumni and Inclusion & Engagement Work with Events team and other business services teams on successful planning and execution of the firm’s Annual Partners’ Meeting Research and source appropriate venues at various locations, primarily in Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas Coordinate site visits and advise on venue recommendations Negotiate contracts and pricing with venues and vendors Execute electronic invitation development, mailing lists, and track RSVPs Contribute to venue database, firm-wide events calendars and spreadsheets Coordinate logistics with internal Conference Services team including room and food set-ups, Audio Visual and decor, for client-facing events held at the firm Assist with coordination of client gifting as needed and corresponding activity tracking Assist with annual luxury suite at Northwest Stadium as well as handle tickets for client entertainment. Requirements Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university At least six years’ experience (excluding internships) in event planning or relevant professional environment required Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and research abilities are fundamental Extremely professional demeanor and possessing good judgment in time sensitive situations A proactive self-starter, able to accept direction and work collaboratively on a team, with individuals in all roles within the organization, as well as independently as needed Very strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines Highly motivated and conscientious, with a strong interest in learning and participating in ways beyond the immediate job description Demonstrated ability to interact with Firm members at all levels and exercise confidentially and discretion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Knowledge of CRM database (InterAction, etc.) and Vuture preferred. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in event planning and logistics management, with a strong focus on client engagement and collaboration. Proficient in contract negotiation, venue selection, and the execution of large-scale events while maintaining high attention to detail and organizational skills. Highest-signal resume keywords Event Planning Contract Negotiation Logistics Management Microsoft Office Proficiency Interpersonal Communication ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Event Coordination Site Selection Menu Selection Audio Visual Management Invitation Process Management Post-Event Follow-Up Project Prioritization Research Abilities Attention to Detail Organizational Skills Soft Skills Strong Interpersonal Skills Excellent Oral Communication Excellent Written Communication Professional Demeanor Proactive Self-Starter Industry Keywords Event Lifecycle Management Client Engagement Business Development Venue Database Management Client Entertainment Tools & Technologies CRM Database (InterAction) Vuture Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word #J-18808-Ljbffr