Event Planning Coordinator

Cooley is seeking a Event Planning Coordinator to join the Marketing and Business Development team. Position summary: The Event Planning Coordinator will support the events team and wider marketing team with planning, coordination and execution of all client-related, firm-hosted events, seminars, sponsorship opportunities and attorney speaking engagements. Position responsibilities: Competencies: • Self-starter able to work in a demanding, project-based environment • Ability to work with limited supervision in a highly collaborative environment • Ability to multi-task, problem solve, work well under pressure and coordinate sophisticated marketing programs with good results • Ability to consistently meet deadlines • Assertive, but flexible as to style; must be able to handle stressful situations and interact with various personalities and communication styles at all levels inside and outside of the Firm • Strong analytic and research skills • Ability to master the use of complex marketing systems and to train others on these systems • Strong ability to function well as a team member and facilitator • Exhibit high energy and genuine enthusiasm for law firm marketing activities and goals while maintaining a healthy, competitive spirit • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.