Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP is a mid-size Chicago Loop law firm in search of an Events and Communications Coordinator for its Marketing department.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Marketing Event Coordination
- Support planning and execution of client-facing events, including seminars, CLE programs, webinars, receptions, sponsorship activations, and industry conferences aligned with firm priorities.
- Draft event communications, including invitations, confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and post-event correspondence.
- Manage complex event timelines, RSVP tracking, materials, signage, and on-site logistics.
- Assist with venue coordination, vendor management, speaker logistics, and CLE documentation.
- Track and maintain event budgets and support post-event reporting.
- Coordinate logistics with internal departments where necessary.
Sponsorships & Industry Partnerships
- Coordinate and track sponsorship deliverables, including advertisements, logos, attendee lists, exhibitor and booth materials, and deadlines.
- Submit advertisements and branded materials in accordance with required specifications and timelines.
- Draft sponsorship packets, ad copy, event listings, and related promotional content
- Coordinate booth logistics, branded collateral, and promotional item inventory.
- Maintain relationships with conference organizers and association contacts.
- Support promotional campaigns across email and social media channels before, during, and after sponsored events.
Digital Content & Website Management
- Support firmwide social media efforts and strategy related to events, sponsorships, attorney speaking engagements, and thought leadership.
- Draft and publish social media content consistent with the firm's brand standards, tone, and legal advertising guidelines.
- Update website content, including event pages, and attorney biographies.
- Lead alumni engagement efforts for NGE’s Alumni Network Program, including content development, quarterly newsletter execution, and LinkedIn Group management
- Ensure consistent tone, branding, and messaging across all digital platforms.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
- 2+ years of marketing or event coordination experience; law firm or professional services experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality required
- Effective written communication and proofreading skills
- Highly organized: able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with CMS platforms, email marketing tools, and LinkedIn preferred
- Professional demeanor with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and vendors
- Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information
- Collaborative, service‑oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work occasional early mornings, evenings, or travel for event
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 per year. Actual pay will be based on experience, education, job-related knowledge, market indicators and internal pay equity. At NGE cash compensation is a starting point and we offer an exceptional Total Rewards Package for our business professionals. To learn more about the NGE Experience, please visit: www. careers.nge.com.
