Events Coordinator

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Marketing Team as an Events Coordinator located in our Washington, D.C. office.

We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a keen attention to detail who ensures efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and strong problem-solving capabilities, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Washington, D.C. Office. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to Director of Marketing Events and Operations.

Position Summary

The Events Coordinator will work primarily with the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia offices to assist in coordinating all aspects of client-facing and internal events, while maintaining the highest standards of client service and event execution. The Events Coordinator will be responsible for a range of duties, in addition to supporting the firmwide events team, while working collaboratively with, and as an integral part of the global marketing and business development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with the local marketing team and events team to support attorney requests related to events

• Assists in the deployment of programs and events hosted/sponsored by the firm, such as webinars, seminars and other events, including the development and production of marketing materials and on-site logistics

• Staffs and supports client events

• Collaborates with creative services team to create ads for charitable events; submits ads to organizations upon approval

• Assists with social media images and drafting social media blurbs

• Drafts event write-ups for internal and external purposes

• Assists in distributing marketing materials, including name tags, signage, promotional items, etc.

• Assists marketing initiatives for local practice areas, including support of client initiatives, team building and client social functions

• Assists with event database management and other administrative tasks

• Supports regional marketing initiatives such as shareholder practice meetings, cross-marketing meetings or other office priorities

• Provides excellent client service to internal and external clients

• Collaborates with marketing and other business professionals throughout the firm across functions and teams

• Supports the firmwide events team, as needed

• Works on other projects, as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently

• Excellent prioritization and time management skills

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment

• Strong client-first work ethic

• Remain calm in the face of pressure

• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients

• A positive attitude, strong attention to detail and possesses excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required

• Minimum 1-3 years marketing experience; legal or professional services marketing experience highly preferred

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook required

The expected pay range for this position is:

$30.96 - $36.24 per hour

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.