Debevoise & Plimpton

SENIOR COORDINATOR, MARKETING EVENTS

Marketing Department

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost-efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative and professional community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.

The firm is seeking a Senior Marketing Events Coordinator to become an integral part of the Marketing Department. The Senior Marketing Events Coordinator will lead, project manage and execute client-facing and internal events supporting the firm’s business development goals and initiatives. This includes high-touch and high-profile client development events and activities, webcasts and seminars, key internal firm events and special partner projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with partners, practice managers, business development colleagues and the Events Team to conceptualize and pitch ideas, venues and entertainment for client events.
• Fluently use our marketing platforms (Vuture, InterAction, On24) to create and send save-the-dates/invitations and correspondence for social and content-facing events in person, virtually, or hybrid.
• Responsible for researching, sourcing, negotiating and contracting venues, entertainment and vendors/suppliers.
• Project manage by developing and communicating timelines, budgets and event details for live events such as the menu, décor, entertainment, photography, videography, ticketing, gifting, transportation/car service, security, arranging special accommodations and hiring staff and outside consultants.
• Oversee the lifecycle of events from start to finish, handle all logistics for virtual and live events, including on-site event management, scheduling and running tech rehearsals, and post-event follow-up, including all invoicing/payments, preparing estimated budgets and final cost reports, tracking attendance, drafting follow-up correspondence, logging activities and tracking client and lawyer feedback.
• Organize events in conjunction with sponsorships and outside organizations (i.e., International Bar Association (IBA), American Bar Association(ABA), International Council of Commercial Arbitration(ICCA), Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), etc.
• Manage virtual webcasts and conferences, including coordinating with virtual producers; creating and sending invitations and email communications; scheduling and running the technical rehearsal and live event, confirmations and post-event follow-up; and coordinating Continuing Legal Education (CLE) letters and certificates with our CLE Specialist.
• Work closely with the firm’s in-house Conference Center to coordinate logistics for virtual and on-site events.
• Coordinate with Accounting and the General Counsel’s Office to ensure all vendors/suppliers’ contracts and payments are managed appropriately and the firm receives the best level of service.
• Represent the firm and its core values at all times.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide support to Event team colleagues as necessary.
• Oversee Events support administrative staff who assist with large-scale events and virtual events.
• Be creative and stay up to date on new venues, vendors, event trends, locations and resources.
• Understand the firm’s market offerings, practice areas and target business market.
• When needed, partner and provide oversight to outside event consultants handling events for the firm.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3−5 years of experience in a professional setting or services firm.
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings and some weekends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to confidentially and diplomatically communicate with lawyers, senior management, clients and colleagues.
• Ability to lead and work independently, meet deadlines and perform well under pressure.
• Detail-oriented, a self-starter, outstanding project management skills and a team player.

PREFFERRED Requirements:

• Event experience in New York or other major cities; knowledgeable of venues and vendors.
• Familiarity with databases and platforms; Zoom and M.S. Office are required—Vuture, On24 and InterAction preferred.

TO APPLY

A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please tell us your salary requirements and where you saw this position posted.

Send required materials to:

Human Resources

[email protected]

212.909.7388 (TTY only)

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.

Debevoise & Plimpton

COORDINATOR, MARKETING EVENTS

MARKETING DEPARTMENT

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost-efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative and professional community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.

The firm is seeking a Marketing Events Coordinator to become an integral part of the Marketing Department. The Marketing Events Coordinator will project manage and execute client-facing and internal events supporting the firm’s business development goals and initiatives. This includes webcasts and seminars, client development events and activities and select internal firm events.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Lead and execute virtual webcasts, conferences and in-person seminars; coordinate with virtual producers; create and send invitations and email communications; schedule and run technical rehearsals and manage live events; confirmations and post-event follow-up; and coordinate Continuing Legal Education (CLE) letters and certificates with our CLE Specialist.
• Fluently use our marketing platforms (Vuture, InterAction, On24) to create and send save-the-dates/invitations and correspondence for social and content-facing events in person, virtually, or hybrid.
• Work closely with partners, practice managers, business development colleagues and the Events Team to conceptualize and pitch ideas, venues and entertainment for client events.
• Responsible for researching, sourcing, negotiating and contracting venues, entertainment and vendors/suppliers.
• Project manage by developing and communicating timelines, budgets and event details for live events such as the menu, décor, entertainment, photography, videography, ticketing, gifting, transportation/car service, security, arranging special accommodations and hiring staff and outside consultants.
• Oversee the lifecycle of events from start to finish, handle all logistics for virtual and live events, including on-site event management, scheduling and running tech rehearsals, and post-event follow-up, including all invoicing/payments, preparing estimated budgets and final cost reports, tracking attendance, drafting follow-up correspondence, logging activities and tracking client and lawyer feedback.
• Work closely with the firm’s in-house Conference Center to coordinate logistics for virtual and on-site events.
• Coordinate with Accounting and the General Counsel’s Office to ensure all vendors/suppliers’ contracts and payments are managed appropriately and the firm receives the best level of service.
• Represent the firm and its core values at all times.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide support to Event team colleagues when necessary.
• Collaborate with support administrative staff that assists with large-scale events and virtual events.
• Be creative and stay current on new venues, vendors, event trends, locations and resources.
• Understand the firm’s market offerings, practice areas and target business market.
• When needed, collaborate and provide oversight to outside event consultants handling events for the firm.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 -5 years of experience in a professional setting or services firm.
• Technology savvy and a familiarity with databases and platforms; Zoom and M.S. Office are required—Vuture, On24 and InterAction preferred.
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings and some weekends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to confidentially and diplomatically communicate with lawyers, senior management, clients and colleagues.
• Ability to lead and work independently, meet deadlines and perform well under pressure.
• Detail-oriented, a self-starter, outstanding project management skills and a team player.
• Event experience in New York or other major cities; knowledgeable of venues and vendors.

TO APPLY:

A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please tell us your salary requirements and where you saw this position posted. Send required materials to:

Human Resources

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

[email protected]

212.909.7388 (TTY only)

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.

Debevoise & Plimpton

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

San Francisco Office

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented, dedicated and highly motivated individuals as members of our Professional Staff. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.

The firm is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant who will provide senior-level support to two to three Partners and will be the point person for several other Lawyers (Counsels and Associates). The role is based in San Francisco, CA and will report to the San Francisco Office Manager.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with a client service mindset who is eager to use business development and project management skills in a fast-paced, collaborative and team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively support Partners/Lawyers’ client, practice and business development activities and outreach.

• Provide administrative support to two to three Partners and several Lawyers (Counsels and Associates).

• Participate in fostering a culture that is team-oriented and committed to the highest levels of client service and professional excellence.

Business Development/Client Impact:

• Understand business development and client priorities of each supported Partner/Lawyer.

• Maintain and update current list of contacts and business activities in CRM/Interaction database.

• Keep track of clients and other contacts and proactively work with Partners/Lawyers to schedule calls and meetings with them.

• Build relationship with clients and client assistants.

• Execute requested follow up calls with clients.

• Schedule client entertainment and assist with local event management.

• Assist with preparing materials for use in meetings, pitches and proposals.

• Undertake research in support of Partners/Lawyers’ business development as directed.

Administrative Support:

• Support billing and collections, liaise with billing coordinators, initiate and edit pro formas.

• Track and enter Partner/Lawyers’ time submissions.

• Proactively manage Partners’ calendars, assist with planning and scheduling of internal and external/client meetings as directed.

• Coordinate travel and accommodations based on Partners/Lawyers preferences.

• Complete and submit timely expense reports.

• Manage document production and filing, including storage and disposal of confidential client information.

Teaming:

• Provide coverage for other assistants who are out of the office.

• Provide training and support to new assistants.

• Participate in team meetings and projects, collaborate to improve processes and elevate overall team performance.

•Requirements:

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience as an executive-level assistant in a law firm, professional services firm or other corporate environment.

• Strong interest and/or industry knowledge and background in Finance, Technology or Media or relevant legal experience.

• A great sense of client service and comfortable working in a high pace environment.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel and experience with CRM system. Knowledge of Interaction, a +.

• Excellent project management and analytical skills.

• Strong presentation and writing

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact credibly, diplomatically and effectively with all levels within the firm and with clients

• Ability to work on-site, in the office four days a week, with the option to work remotely one day a week

• An undergraduate degree or relevant professional or industry experience is required.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.

Debevoise & Plimpton