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Marketing Events Coordinator

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DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results oriented people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional problem-solving skills.

If you are a highly talented Marketing Events Coordinator, we want to hear from you!

This position sits in our Palo Alto or San Francisco office and offers a hybrid remote work opportunity. Candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance of the home office to attend events and in-person meetings as necessary.

The Events Coordinator organizes logistics of various small to mid-sized events including branded and co-branded programs, business development functions, client entertainment, networking and appreciation events; practice and sector group events and other events tied to key firm strategic initiatives.

The position performs all responsibilities with a commitment to providing “white glove service” to the firm’s attorneys and professional staff, as well as firm clients and business partners. The Events Coordinator reports to the Sr. Manager Marketing Events and works closely with other members of the events team and marketing department.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma
2 years’ experience in event planning
Solid project management skills and capable of working well under pressure
Ability to adapt quickly to change in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor to interact with lawyers, clients, and staff on a regular basis
Works effectively with all levels of management across departments
Detailed-oriented with a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills
Problem-solving skills to handle a variety of projects and assignments simultaneously
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and some knowledge of event technologies

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field
Experience working with budgets and knowledge of CVENT
Ability to stay current on industry trends and best practices
Attend webinars and seek opportunities for professional growth

What will your day look like?
As a Marketing Events Coordinator, you will serve as a lead or support team member responsible for planning, coordinating and executing an event including invite creation, list management, venue sourcing, menu selection, vendor selection and management. You will collaborate with event stakeholders (attorneys, marketing managers and business development team) to coordinate staff/client events including dinners and receptions. You’ll work closely with internal teams to plan and execute events that meet expectations for client appreciation and/or recognition. You will also be responsible for the administration of CVENT platform.

Additionally, you will create invitations, build registration pages and microsites, manage attendee lists and profiles, create reports, and update and maintain data pre and post event. You will coordinate and order promotional items, speaker gifts and marketing items. You will also create and develop relationships with vendors and industry professionals, you’ll ensure events are delivered on time and on budget and travel as needed for on-site event execution.

To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website.

We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.

In accordance with California's Pay Transparency Law, pay range for this position, if hired to work in California is $75,000 - $95,000. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience and overall qualifications. Benefits information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site.

Agency applications will not be considered.

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