Events Assistant

Location: New York City, New York, United States

Annual salary: $60,000–$65,000

Company

King & Spalding is a global law firm providing legal services through legal and business professionals.

What you will do

• Support the planning and execution of internal and external meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Review event briefs, prepare invitations, and maintain consistency with global brand standards.
• Set up event registration, prepare RSVP reports, track attendance goals, and respond to client inquiries.
• Coordinate event logistics with internal and external vendors covering catering, production, promotional items, and related services.
• Produce and manage event materials such as name badges, signage, CLE forms, surveys, menu cards, and place cards.
• Maintain event calendars, track supplies and budgets, process invoices, and reconcile event-related expenses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Professionalism, initiative, discretion, confidentiality, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the Vuture digital marketing platform.
• Interest in event management, hospitality, client service, or professional services.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment within a global law firm.
• Health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account.
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing plan.
• Substantial paid time off program.
• Bonuses and merit-based salary increases may be awarded based on individual performance.