About the RoleThe Specialist - Client Hospitality & Dining is an integral part of Latham's Events, Sponsorships & Travel team. This role will be responsible for supporting small-scale dining, reception or ticketed events, while managing logistics, from initial conception to onsite execution, of small-scale events within a pre-determined budget threshold and specific attendance parameters. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & QualificationsOther key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with other internal support functions to oversee the execution of events with strong attention to detail and a focus on best practices
- Ensuring goals and objectives of department are met, and ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm's set guidelines and policies
- Proactively coordinating various aspects of the event lifecycle, including planning meetings, checklists, budgets, expense processing, vendor management, onsite and virtual platform management, data management, post-event analysis
- Keeping consistent and accurate records of market event data for reporting and tracking purposes
- Curating targeted invitations lists for each event, working closely with stakeholders and e-marketing team
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
- Possess strong attention to detail, even under pressure
And have:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- A minimum of (3) three years' experience at a professional services organization
Benefits & Additional InformationSuccessful 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 insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
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Pay RangeUSD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.
