Event Coordinator at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Winston Salem, NC

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is a large international law firm known for its comprehensive legal services and commitment to excellence. With multiple offices across the United States and abroad, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP offers legal expertise in various areas of law, serving a diverse client base that includes corporations, institutions, and individuals. The firm is widely recognized for its collaborative culture, where each team member contributes to delivering high-quality legal service while also upholding strong values such as integrity, diversity, and community engagement. Situated in the firm's Winston-Salem office, the Marketing Department plays a vital role in enhancing client relationships and developing business opportunities through strategic marketing initiatives and event coordination.

The Event Coordinator position at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Winston-Salem is an exciting and dynamic role tailored for professionals passionate about event planning within a complex and fast-paced environment. This full-time, regular position offers a competitive hourly wage of $33.33 to $38.46 and a wide-ranging benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. The firm also accommodates flexible work arrangements with a hybrid schedule combining both in-office and remote workdays. This role serves as an essential support function for lawyers, paralegals, marketing professionals, and administrative staff by orchestrating a variety of client-facing and internal events that help build and strengthen relationships.

In this position, the Event Coordinator will primarily support the Winston-Salem office, handling event logistics from CLE (Continuing Legal Education) opportunities, sporting events, social gatherings, to large-scale firm-wide retreats and conferences. Working closely with two Event Managers and other office teams, this role includes managing all facets of event preparation, such as venue selection, catering arrangements, transportation logistics, accommodations, and audio/visual equipment setup. The coordinator will also liaise with outside vendors, including property managers, caterers, promotional product representatives, and trade show coordinators, ensuring seamless execution of all events. Additionally, the coordinator will help curate client mailing lists, design and manage event invitations, and follow up on client development prospects post-event.

Attention to detail, organizational skills, and multitasking ability are key competencies needed to thrive in this role, as the coordinator will juggle multiple projects simultaneously while working collaboratively across departments to meet overall marketing and client development objectives. The role demands a solution-oriented mindset with excellent judgment, strong communication skills, and diplomatic poise to handle sensitive situations professionally. Participation in marketing meetings, reporting on project status, and contributing to budgeting efforts round out the responsibilities. Occasional travel may be required to support larger North Carolina-based or firm-wide events.

Overall, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to be at the heart of the firm’s client engagement strategy by ensuring the flawless execution of impactful events that reinforce the firm's reputation and foster meaningful connections. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP’s commitment to employee development, community involvement, and diversity makes it an inclusive workplace where the Event Coordinator can grow their career while contributing to the firm’s ongoing success.