Legal Talent Events Assistant

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York seeks a Legal Talent Events Assistant to support the Talent team with administrative, event planning, and onsite production duties for recruiting, professional development, engagement, and other talent programs.

The role involves coordinating full lifecycle event logistics, preparing materials, managing calendars, and collaborating with internal departments and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Preferred coursework in Human Resources, Hospitality, Event Management, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• No prior professional experience required; 1 year of relevant admin/event planning/recruiting/talent development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative planning and management of events, programs, and initiatives.
• Coordinate event logistics across venue research, invitations, RSVP tracking, signage, materials, catering, transport, and onsite support.
• Provide planning/execution support for recruiting events, summer programs, orientation, trainings, and engagement activities.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to confirm requirements, timelines, and day-of logistics.
• Maintain event calendars, planning documents, guest lists, attendance, and post-event materials.
• Assist with preparing communications, agendas, surveys, and program collateral.
• Order, organize, and distribute event materials and inventory; assist with invoices and reimbursements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independence

MS Office

Event platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HR / Hospitality / Event Management coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event platforms

Survey platforms

Database platforms

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary The Legal Talent Events Assistant supports the Legal Talent team by providing administrative, event planning, and onsite production support for recruiting, professional development, engagement, and other talent-focused programs. This role helps ensure that events and initiatives are organized, welcoming, and delivered in accordance with the Firm’s high standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legal Talent team with the administrative aspects of planning and managing events, programs, and related initiatives.
• Coordinate event logistics throughout the full lifecycle of an event, including venue and experience research, invitations and communications, RSVP tracking, name badges, signage, event materials, catering, transportation, and onsite support.
• Provide planning and execution support for recruiting events, summer associate programming, orientation, training sessions, professional development programs, employee engagement activities, and other internal events.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external vendors, venues, and other stakeholders to confirm event requirements, timelines, deliverables, and day‑of logistics.
• Maintain event calendars, planning documents, checklists, templates, guest lists, attendance records, and post‑event materials.
• Assist with preparing event communications, presentation materials, agendas, surveys, and other program collateral.
• Support the ordering, organization, and distribution of event materials, gifts, promotional items, and supplies; maintain related inventory as needed.
• This aspect of the role may occasionally be physical in nature.
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, reimbursements, and company credit card reconciliations through Chrome River or other designated systems.
• Enter, maintain, and validate event and participant information in applicable Firm systems and databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Collect event feedback and assist with post‑event follow‑up, reporting, and documentation.
• Support Legal Talent projects and other Firm initiatives as needed.
• Perform other administrative duties in support of the Legal Talent team.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and customer-service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, timely, and complete work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain composed in a fast‑paced professional‑services environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; experience with event, survey, design, or database platforms is a plus.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential candidate, attorney, and personnel information.
• Ability to anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and provide proactive solutions appropriate to the role.
• Positive, can‑do attitude, professional demeanor, and demonstrated team‑player approach.
• Ability to quickly develop organizational awareness and understand the Firm’s culture, vision, policies, and practices.
• Flexibility to work additional hours and travel to onsite event locations, as needed.
• Ability to think creatively and contribute ideas that enhance the participant experience.

Required Experience

• No prior professional experience is required.
• One year of relevant administrative, event planning, recruiting, talent development, or related experience is preferred; law firm or professional‑services experience is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred Degree or coursework in Human Resources, Hospitality, Event Management, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non‑exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible. Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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