Business Development and Marketing Specialist

New York, NY

Premier, boutique, litigation, law firm  is seeking a Business Development and Marketing Specialist to generate, implement, and support a broad range of firm and attorney marketing and business development activities across their two offices, in New York and Washington, D.C.

Firm brings together a high-stakes, cutting-edge litigation practice serving clients across a wide range of practice areas, including commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations, employment and discrimination, and complex regulatory and securities matters. Since its founding, the firm has also built a pioneering public interest practice geared to the great and urgent challenges of our time. Firm lawyers and business operations professionals stand at the cutting edge of litigation and advocacy for gender and racial equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, religious freedom, democracy protection, and immigrants’ rights.

Since their founding, the firm has achieved tremendous success and growth, and it seeks motivated and talented professionals to join their team. Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Marketing, this position is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking to advance their career in an inclusive workplace where lawyers and business operations professionals from diverse backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute, lead, and achieve their maximum potential.

Responsibilities 

• Work hand in hand with the Director of Business Development and Marketing to advance a proactive marketing and business development program that supports strategic objectives and aligns with firm objectives.
• Plan, research, monitor, and draft awards submissions and nominations, and social media contributions, as well as maintain the submission calendar on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with lawyers to gather matter information and collect all relevant data to maintain the matter database.
• Onboard new attorneys by drafting bios, integrating client and contact lists, arranging headshots, and related tasks.
• Edit website content and practice specific materials to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Create and repurpose content for external communications on various platforms.
• Provide strategic and creative support for internal and external communications programs, write/design collateral as needed for marketing and client development projects.
• Foster consistent collaboration with the event planning process and assist with the execution of internal and external events, conferences, and webinars.
• Handle logistics with sponsorship organizers for all needs leading up to the event.
• Track press mentions, speaking engagements, sponsorships, board memberships and related tasks.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:

• Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or another related field preferred. At least 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in marketing at a law firm, is required.
• Knowledge and Skills:You have a basic understanding of CRM software platforms (hands-on experience a plus).You have familiarity with event planning procedure and details. You have advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, web editing and email marketing software.
• Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You have outstanding communication skills, excel in both written and oral communication, and are able to develop strong relationships with attorneys and professionals at all levels, both internally and externally. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You ensure that your work is mistake-free. You have excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork:You are a dedicated self-starter who takes ownership of your projects and follows through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work independently and resourcefully to resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong customer-service orientation and the ability to work well within a team and serve as a brand champion.
• Organization and Project Management:You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity. You work well under pressure and are able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Flexibility:You are flexible to be available after hours and to work overtime as needed. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to tasks across the Firm.
• Confidentiality:You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.
• Mission Orientation:You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to civil rights and public interest law. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.

*In addition, the successful candidate will be based in the New York area or willing to relocate and will be available to work 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  This is a hybrid position. 

**Compensation:  The expected base salary for this role ranges from $85,000.00-$100,000.00, plus overtime and bonus and is dependent on experience. 

***Additional Information: You must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible for starting in the role. Proof of vaccination will be required. 

****As an equal opportunity employer, it is the Firm’s policy to ensure all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion or religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status or civil partnership status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local civil rights law, ordinance or regulation.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Firm provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. 

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