Event Specialist (Multiple Offices)

The Event Specialist will produce and execute a range of events including in-person client-facing events, sponsorships, and any other events associated with their assigned markets. The specialist will be responsible for the concepting, scheduling, planning, project management, marketing, logistics and communications for all events, ensuring alignment with Littler branding, business development opportunities and customer service expectations.

The Event Specialist primarily works on a remote schedule with occasional on-site pre-event work required approximately 1-4 times per month. This position can be resident in Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, or Cleveland, OH.

Key Accountabilities

• Serves as the primary events point of contact for assigned markets, working with local attorneys and staff to coordinate a variety of internal and external events, sponsorships, tradeshows/conferences and support for select firm-wide initiatives.
• Administers all aspects of event planning for assigned programs (pre-event, on-site and post-event activities) ensuring events are on budget and reflect Littler’s high quality standards regarding the client experience, inclusive of venue, service and food & beverage.
• Collaborates with regional business development teams to track and analyze events and business development activities to capture ROI and report to key stakeholders, along with marketing and business development (MBD) leadership, as needed.
• Provides backup event support to other markets and corporate, when needed (e.g., during LOA situations, resource shifts, etc.).
• Responsible for compliance, reporting, tracking and data updates in firm-wide tools (e.g., Interaction, Microsoft Dynamics, NetDocs, SharePoint, etc.).
• Travels as needed to assist on-site with live events up to 3 times per month. This requirement may vary depending on market demand.
• Collaborates with internal teams – Graphics, Web, CRM, Webinar and IT – to successfully brand, promote and execute events.
• Assists with interdepartmental project requests, event communications and pre- and post-event follow-up responsibilities.
• Responsible for submitting events for CLE hours and HR certification, including eligible courses for HRCI, SPHR and SHRM credits.
  
  

Technical Skills And Competencies Required

• The ability to manage multiple events with a strong emphasis on project management.
• High-level attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to use Excel and PPT and have a strong grasp of MS Office functions.
• Ability to proficiently create, edit and proofread communications and event deliverables.
• Strong professional presence; capable of engaging credibly and effectively with attorneys. Ability to communicate with all levels of staff in a clear, professional and articulate manner in written, in-person and virtual interactions.
• Successful track record of working independently and collaboratively in remote and in-person work settings.
  
  

Education And Certifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience Required

Minimum 4+ years corporate events experience required; professional services/law firm experience preferred

About Littler

At Littler, we understand that workplace issues can’t wait. With access to more than 1,800 employment attorneys in over 100 offices around the world, our clients don’t have to. We aim to go beyond best practices, creating solutions that help clients navigate a complex business world. What’s distinct about our approach? With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, we are fully focused on your business. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, we foster a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, we disrupt the status quo—delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen tomorrow. For over 75 years, our firm has harnessed these strengths to offer fresh perspectives on each matter we advise, litigate, mediate, and negotiate. Because at Littler, we’re fueled by ingenuity and inspired by you.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time employees working a minimum of 20 hours a week. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children. In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan, ample time off programs, mental health programs, family building and caregiving, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and an employee referral bonus program.

For more information about our benefits visit: www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.

For more information about our firm visit: www.littler.com.

Littler welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from search firms with an active, signed fee agreement through our dedicated 'Search Firm Portal' below. We are unable to consider submissions from search firms without a current agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@littler.com.

For inquiries regarding this opportunity, please e-mail Jonathan Arnold at jarnold@littler.com with "Event Specialist" in the subject line.

Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This job description is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.