Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking an Event Coordinator to join our dynamic team in any of our California offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

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
As an Event Planning Coordinator, you will be working as a member of the meetings and events team, and you will be responsible for supporting internal and external meetings, conferences and events for key stakeholders. You will also participate in the creation and maintenance of project plans and accurate records, and you will also be responsible for the management of external vendors.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Researching venues for dinners, social gatherings at meetings and other events
• Preparing summaries of appropriate venues, availability, costs and capacities
• Creating and monitoring rooming lists, restaurant reservations and other attendance lists for events
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive project file for each meeting and activity
• Designing and/or coordinating the preparation of meeting collateral including seminar handouts, name badges and similar items
• Working with the firm’s in-house travel service to prepare and maintain arrival and departure transportation manifests
• Supporting the Financial Specialist to develop budget proposals for meetings and events and track compliance with the budget as approved
• Working with web team to design and building registration sites for firm meetings and the technology department to ensure the availability of audio-visual and/or other required equipment
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, showing respect for co-workers and motivating others

About you
We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Strong organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Have the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge and proficiency in PC Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Word and online research applications
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion
• Display excellent attention to detail for all projects as well as the ability to keep sight of the big picture as the common end-goal

And have:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is required
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• A minimum of (1-3) years of relevant experience at a professional services organization desired

Additional Requirements

• Occasional travel required
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Physical Demands

• Extensive time using a computer including use of a PC keyboard and mouse or similar data input devices are required.

Compensation & Benefits

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $57,000 - $67,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
• Family building and fertility resources
• And much more!

In addition, employees receive:

• 10 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups

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.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

Latham & Watkins LLP is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, the Firm requires all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time that a conditional offer of employment is made. This policy is mandatory except for employees with a documented legally permissible exemption for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

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