NY Events & Practice Support Manager (Hybrid)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking an Events and Practice Support Manager for its New York office. You will collaborate with office leadership and practice groups, coordinating meetings and events and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.

Position requires 5–7 years as an event planner in a legal environment, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets, vendors, and on-site coordination for firm-wide events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years as corporate event planner/marketing team member.
• Experience in a law firm environment preferred.
• Ability to design and produce creative events using the latest technology and tools.
• Ability to work within a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NY Office managing partners and practice group leaders.
• Coordinate practice group meetings and events.
• Work with marketing and professional development staff to optimize outcomes.
• Build strong relationships across departments to support goals.
• Manage budgets and contracts for NY catering events and meetings.
• Oversee external and internal NY events and on-site coordination.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Event planning

Marketing coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking an Events and Practice Support Manager for its New York office. You will collaborate with office leadership and practice groups, coordinating meetings and events and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.

Position requires 5–7 years as an event planner in a legal environment, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets, vendors, and on-site coordination for firm-wide events.