Latham & Watkins
Client Events Specialist
Latham & Watkins, New York, New York, us, 10261
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Client Events Specialist is an integral part of Latham's Events team and will be responsible for supporting events, seminars, and conferences, while overseeing the management of hospitality tickets, including liaising with vendors, contracting tickets, and communicating logistical information to stakeholders. This role will be located in either our New York, Houston, San Diego, Century City, Bay Area or Los Angeles offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:Supporting multiple event projects, in collaboration with other team members, from initial conception to onsite executionEnsuring the goals and objectives of the department are met and that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm's set guidelines and policiesProactively coordinating various aspects of the event lifecycle, including planning meetings, checklists, budgets, expense processing, vendor management, onsite and virtual platform management, data management, and post-event analysisKeeping consistent and accurate records of market event data for reporting and tracking purposesCurating targeted invitation lists for each event, working closely with stakeholders and the e-marketing teamProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe'd love to hear from you if you:
Possess good communication skills, both written and verbalDemonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focusDisplay strong attention to detail, even under pressureAnd have:
A bachelor's degree or an equivalentA minimum of three (3) years of experience at a professional services organizationExperience with Cvent, preferablyBenefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional Development programsEmployee discountsAnd more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #EntryLevel #LI-EH1
Pay Range
USD $75,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Client Events Specialist is an integral part of Latham's Events team and will be responsible for supporting events, seminars, and conferences, while overseeing the management of hospitality tickets, including liaising with vendors, contracting tickets, and communicating logistical information to stakeholders. This role will be located in either our New York, Houston, San Diego, Century City, Bay Area or Los Angeles offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:Supporting multiple event projects, in collaboration with other team members, from initial conception to onsite executionEnsuring the goals and objectives of the department are met and that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm's set guidelines and policiesProactively coordinating various aspects of the event lifecycle, including planning meetings, checklists, budgets, expense processing, vendor management, onsite and virtual platform management, data management, and post-event analysisKeeping consistent and accurate records of market event data for reporting and tracking purposesCurating targeted invitation lists for each event, working closely with stakeholders and the e-marketing teamProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe'd love to hear from you if you:
Possess good communication skills, both written and verbalDemonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focusDisplay strong attention to detail, even under pressureAnd have:
A bachelor's degree or an equivalentA minimum of three (3) years of experience at a professional services organizationExperience with Cvent, preferablyBenefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional Development programsEmployee discountsAnd more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #EntryLevel #LI-EH1
Pay Range
USD $75,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.