Events Specialist

Overview

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States. Akerman LLP is seeking an Events Specialist. The Events Specialist is a specialist role focused on planning, organizing, and executing high-impact internal and external events that align with the firm's strategic objectives. This position requires deep expertise in event management within professional services environments, collaborating with attorneys, business development teams, and cross-functional departments to deliver seamless events that maintain the highest standards of professionalism and attention to detail.

Akerman has adopted a hybrid work environment.

• Reports to: Senior Events Manager
• Direct Reports: None
• Team Size: 2-person events team within 35+ member marketing and client development department
• Travel: Regular travel for event support

• Support of complex firmwide events, including client networking events, CLEs, retreats, and social gathering
• Assist with budgets, venue research, and logistics (setup, catering, AV, decor, transportation, staffing)
• Prepare event timelines, checklists, and run-of-show documents
• Pull and generate event registration reports from event management software
• Assist with drafting and posting firm event, sponsorship, and speaking engagement listings to the firm website
• Collaborate with attorneys and business development teams to define event objectives and desired outcomes
• Ensure all events comply with firm policies, risk management guidelines, and legal requirements
• Conduct thorough post-event evaluations by measuring success metrics, return on investment (ROI), and analyzing attendee feedback to identify opportunities for enhancement and best practices
• Contribute to the development of departmental resources and training materials

• Bachelor’s degree required; marketing, hospitality, or related field is a plus
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive event planning experience in a professional services environment (law firm experience a plus)
• Proven track record of successfully supporting high-profile, multi-faceted events
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with attorneys, clients, and vendors
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple concurrent events, budgets, schedules, and complex logistics
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to anticipate challenges and respond quickly under pressure to manage last-minute changes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), CRM tools (Inter Action), webinar platforms, and specialized event management software such as Cvent
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. EOE

Job Type
:
Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Schedule
:
Monday through Friday

Salary range
: $75,000 - $80,000 (Actual salary is based on candidate's experience and job qualifications.)

Bonus
:
Discretionary holiday bonus

Benefits
:
Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan, and Transportation (parking and/or transit) Program

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