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Baker Donelson

Events Coordinator - Nashville or Birmingham

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.25 - $27.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC is a prestigious law firm with a legacy of excellence in legal services across various practice areas. With a commitment to delivering superior client service and fostering a collaborative work environment, the firm has established itself as a leader in the legal industry. Baker Donelson is known for its dynamic culture that supports professional growth, innovation, and diversity. With offices located throughout the southeastern United States, including Birmingham and Nashville, the firm prides itself on a comprehensive approach to client needs, combining deep legal expertise with a proactive business mindset aimed at client... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Ability to build and maintain solid working relationships both within and outside of the firm
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to follow instructions and be self-directed
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work well with a team and independently
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to converse professionally with new acquaintances
  • Ability to handle situations diplomatically and professionally
  • Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, event management, or related field preferred
  • Experience coordinating large-scale corporate events preferred
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with webinar platforms such as On24, Teams, or Zoom preferred
  • Familiarity with Continuing Legal Education (CLE) processes a plus
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions accurately

Job Duties

  • Support the events team executing internal and client-facing events
  • Research and confirm event dates ensuring alignment with firm calendars and holidays
  • Coordinate venue selection and contracts for in-office and offsite events including budget confirmation and approvals
  • Manage sponsorship logistics
  • Reserve conference rooms and arrange room setups for seminars and client events
  • Coordinate catering, AV/IT needs, signage, and parking validations for in-person events
  • Confirm platform setup for webinars, monitor Q&A/chat, and provide attendee support during virtual events
  • Prepare and send pre-event and post-event communications including thank-you emails, recap summaries, and feedback surveys
  • Collaborate with marketing team to ensure branding consistency and leverage sponsorships for client engagement
  • Assist with managing Continuing Legal Education (CLE) process for applicable educational seminars and webinars
  • Send RSVP lists and attendee details to presenters and building security for hybrid or in-person events
  • Research and recommend venues and meeting space to meet event objectives
  • Assist in event logistics from pre-planning through onsite execution including venue selection, catering/SEO generation, transportation, signage and print materials, floral, entertainment, and giveaways
  • Assist in maintaining client data and logging event attendance in the InterAction contact management system

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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