Hybrid Legal Events Specialist

Vedder Price P.C.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Program

Retirement Planning

Health and Wellness

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Employee Recognition

Work-Life Balance

Additional Perks

Job summary

Vedder Price P.C. in Chicago is seeking an Events Specialist to support and execute firm events ranging from seminars to client social events. You will work with Marketing, Client Development, attorneys and vendors to plan, execute and follow up on events.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. A hybrid work model and comprehensive rewards package accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in events/marketing in a law firm or professional services organization preferred.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, including early mornings and evenings, as necessary.
• Travel when necessary for events held in other cities.

Responsibilities

• Support all event logistics as directed by Marketing and Client Development Managers.
• Conceptualize and manage staging of events from planning to execution and post-event follow-up.
• Research and prepare recommendations for events aligned with goals and client needs.
• Create electronic invitation content and manage RSVP reports with clear communications.
• Create event budgets and cost comparisons for upcoming events.
• Coordinate delivery of all items needed for events and create event webpages.
• Collaborate with marketing tech to ensure InTapp CRM reflects event data.
• Produce and report CLE certificates for event attendees when needed.
• Independently manage various department projects outside the scope of events.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

InTapp CRM

Job description

Vedder Price P.C. in Chicago is seeking an Events Specialist to support and execute firm events ranging from seminars to client social events. You will work with Marketing, Client Development, attorneys and vendors to plan, execute and follow up on events.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. A hybrid work model and comprehensive rewards package accompany the position.