Legal PR Job Opportunities in Chicago
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Position: Chief Marketing Officer
Firm: Dykema
Location: Chicago
Contact: recruiting@dykema.com
Date posted: February 6, 2012
Responsibilities
Major Mid-west law firm is recruiting for a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to develop and implement the Firm’s marketing strategy. The CMO is responsible for directing the Firm’s marketing, business development, client relations and promotional activities. Primary responsibilities include: planning, executing and updating business development and marketing plans for the Firm and its practice areas, working closely with the Chairman, Chief Operating Officer, Department Directors, Practice Group Leaders and others; developing and monitoring related business development, marketing, client service and charitable contribution budgets; and, developing and managing a team of professionals and support staff capable of carrying out strategic business development and marketing initiatives. Competitive salary and benefit package, including parking stipend and tuition reimbursement.
Qualifications
Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business, communications or related field. The successful candidate will have led the marketing and business development function for a minimum of seven years at a large law firm or other professional services firm. To function successfully in the position, the candidate must be a strong leader and have exhibited highly effective team-building and problem-solving skills. A professional appearance and demeanor, proven interpersonal, supervisory and analytical skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. A thorough knowledge of business planning and targeting programs for both individual partners and practice areas required. Must have a demonstrated history of exercising sound business judgment and diplomacy in complex situations, handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and working under urgent time constraints.
Position: Public Relations Manager
Firm: Mayer Brown
Location: Chicago
Contact: Mayer Brown - Careers
Date posted: February 6, 2012
Responsibilities
• Plan and execute all aspects of media relations for designated practices and offices
• Develop and maintain relationships with reporters/editors relevant to designated practices/offices
• Identify trends and issues on which partners from designated practices/offices can comment
• Proactively pitch stories/interviews to trade, business and general media, both print and broadcast
• Direct media inquiries to appropriate partners for response
• Draft news releases re: lateral partners and other news about designated practices
• Assist partners with placement of bylined articles in appropriate publications
• Direct the activities of other PR Department staff (PR Specialist or PR Coordinator) who assist in providing PR services to the PR Manager's designated practices/offices
• Direct the activities of external PR resources that may be retained to assist in providing PR services to the PR Manager's designated practices
• Assist the Public Relations Director with internal communications activities related to the PR Manager's designated practices/offices
• Conduct media training (as needed) for partners from designated practices/offices and make periodic presentations on media relations to partners in designated practices/offices
Qualifications
• An undergraduate degree, preferably in public relations, journalism, marketing, business or a communications-related field
• 6+ years of experience in a similar PR/media relations/marketing capacity
• Prior experience with a law firm, PR agency or professional services firm strongly preferred
Position: National Marketing Manager
Firm: A Leading Accounting Firm
Location: Chicago
Contact: Elise Van Buskirk Wirtz, Senior Recruiting Manager, Paladin
Date posted: February 6, 2012
Position Overview
Paladin is in search of a direct-hire or temp-to-perm National Marketing Manager to support key regions of a leading accounting firm in downtown Chicago. The client is open to candidates who are direct-hire or temp-to-perm, depending on the candidate’s preferences.
• Location: Downtown Chicago, some flexibility to work from home
• Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Salary: $80,000 - $95,000/year plus strong PTO program and benefits package
• Start Date: ASAP
Qualifications
The right candidate will have 5+ years of marketing experience within a professional services firm (banking, accounting, legal, consulting , etc.) and have a strong track record in effectively working with marketing teams as well as internal clients to develop and manage event marketing, business development activities, online marketing and marketing communications programs. Expert level skills in leveraging Microsoft Office programs and a CRM (such as Microsoft Dynamics or Salesforce.com) is key. The Marketing Director is searching for a sharp candidate who has an intellectual curiosity and can apply this aptitude to their day to day responsibilities.
The National Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and managing national industry marketing programs, processes and communications. The Marketing Manager works closely with the industry and brand marketing leadership, along with professionals and leadership, and external service providers to develop and execute marketing strategies and campaigns which include events, thought leadership, media relations, online marketing, messaging and collateral.
Responsibilities
• Serve as a strategic internal resource to field marketing professionals, industry groups, and business lines with regard to marketing programs and activities and the creation of specific deliverables
• Collaborate with national and field marketing teams to manage programs and projects carrying processes through to completion. Programs and projects draw upon varied marketing tactics including industry marketing, newsletters/thought leadership, collateral, bdo.com, and events
• Work closely with field marketing professionals to share best practices and leverage marketing programs and initiatives
• Analyze event or campaign results in driving leads, pipeline and revenue, work with field teams to ensure results are tracked in the firm’s CRM system
• Provide feedback on program effectiveness and suggest improvements for future events or campaigns
• Champion the firm brand to ensure marketing and communications reflect the firm’s messages, positioning and visual identity
• Provide direction, management, coordination, support and follow up in the execution of events, sponsorships and speaking engagements including, but not limited to conferences, seminars, trade shows, regional events and roundtables
• Leverage event sponsorship opportunities and adhere to deadlines as well as creating and managing event budgets
• Develop best practice toolkits for use firm-wide in managing specific national events
• Consult with field marketing and business development professionals, industry and services leaders on marketing messages, materials or tactics to achieve business objectives
• Create new content when needed for marketing materials, event materials, web site, etc.
• Review and edit marketing materials to ensure they reflect targeted, on brand messaging. Manage review process with marketing and client-service professionals as well as appropriate compliance reviews
• Work with industry leaders and industry marketing leadership to develop and manage execution of direct marketing and telemarketing campaigns including campaign/script development
Marketing Specialist
Firm: A Leading Accounting Firm
Location: Chicago
Contact: Elise Van Buskirk Wirtz, Senior Recruiting Manager, Paladin
Date posted: February 6, 2012
Position Overview
Paladin is in search of a full-time freelance Marketing Specialist to work at an accounting firm in downtown Chicago. The right candidate will have 4+ years of marketing experience within a professional services firm (law, accounting, finance, consulting, etc.). More experienced candidates are encouraged to apply, keeping in mind though that this is a specialist level role and the pay is commensurate with the level.
• Location: downtown Chicago, ON-SITE daily
• Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Duration: 5-6 months with potential for extension; this role is not scheduled to turn permanent at this point
• Rate: $28-$34/hour, depending on candidate’s level of experience
• Benefits: Full medical, dental and vision benefits including 401k after 30 days
• Start Date: ASAP
Qualifications
You may be the right candidate for this role if you’ve worked within a professional services firm to support their business development/sales efforts such as:
• Overseeing event/conference marketing
• Supporting the development of proposals
• Writing marketing collateral, case studies, bios and website copy
• Project managing ongoing marketing programs
• Leveraging CRM tools such as Salesforce.com
• Tracking and maintaining marketing and sales budgets
Position: Business Development Manager
Firm: Vedder Price
Location: Chicago
Contact: Erin Veazey, Director of Business Development
Date posted: January 23, 2012
Position Overview
Our major Loop law firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to manage business development efforts and activities in the corporate and litigation areas. This person will facilitate client development, cross marketing initiatives, seminars, sponsorship and client-related functions that help drive business. The successful candidate should be client-service focused, work well under pressure, creative, be an excellent problem solver and team player and possess superior communication skills. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail. A bachelor's degree in marketing is required, with a minimum of five to eight years experience in a marketing/communications or sales role function, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment. Experience with InterAction or other CRM database a plus.
Position: Business Development Analyst
Firm: Vedder Price
Location: Chicago
Contact: Erin Veazey, Director of Business Development
Date posted: January 23, 2012
Position Overview
Motivated, self-directed Business Development Analyst to work in the business development department and assist firm attorneys on sales and strategic initiatives. The analyst researches markets, clients and competitors and performs internal business analyses of business development proposals and pitches in conjunction with the firm’s business objectives. An example assignment would include evaluating and analyzing new business development channels, developing a "roadmap" for individual verticals and designing / executing on a customer acquisition campaign. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in working in a sales oriented role in an entrepreneurial environment. Must be extremely comfortable with writing and analysis and use of online information research services. Further, successful candidates will be creative and results-driven. A bachelor’s degree is required, an MBA is a plus with a minimum of five to eight years experience in consulting, market research, investment banking, or a corporate business development group.
Position: Multi-Media Coordinator
Firm: Vedder Price
Location: Chicago
Contact: Erin Veazey, Director of Business Development
Date posted: January 23, 2012
Position Overview
Lead contributor for conceptual and visual development of creative design solutions for the firm’s advertising, website, email, direct mail, brochures, e-brochures and sales collateral. The ideal candidate for this position should be well versed in the execution and visual interpretation of strategic marketing initiatives. Solid technical skills and a keen eye for detail are required. The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic and the ability to present new and innovative ideas to the business development leadership team. This Coordinator will also indirectly influence a large portion of the firm’s business development revenues through marketing and graphic solutions. In addition, successful candidates are able to work with clients (the firm’s attorneys), field calls directly, and offer advice and support for the production. The Coordinator will need to also maintain good working relations with many of the firm’s various suppliers as well as internal constituencies. A bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or a related field is required with a minimum of three to five years experience in print and web design, HTML, CS5, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and documentation abilities are also required.
Position: Marketing and Business Development Strategist
Firm: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Location: Chicago
Contact: Tammy L. Cowser, Human Resources Director
Date posted: January 23, 2012
Position Overview
The Marketing and Business Development Strategist will provide business development and marketing support directly to attorneys in various practice groups and will report to the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer in order to help drive the firm’s internal and external marketing, communications and business development activities.
Marketing activities for practice groups potentially include: marketing planning, public/media relations, significant writing emphasis, CRM, web content/electronic communication, brochure collateral, event management, thought leadership, conferences, civic/trade organization visibility efforts, and other varied activities.
Business Development activities include: research, RFP/proposal writing, key client expansion efforts, business development coaching of individuals and practice groups, pitch development, and other related activities. This role also includes Practice Group and/or Client Team business development efforts.
He/she will also work closely on broader marketing activities with other members of the marketing team. This role requires outstanding written and oral communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Also the Marketing and Business Development Strategist will need to be a self-starter, extremely organized, resourceful and detail-oriented, consistently able to approach projects in an organized and highly responsive manner. This role will prioritize and execute administrative tasks under the direction of the Marketing & Business Development Committee as well as the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer and will interact closely with staff members in other administrative departments within the firm. Reports to Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer
Responsibilities
• Practice Group / Client Team Business Development -- Assist practice groups and individual lawyers with development and implementation of marketing plans, business and client development projects and provide general marketing support to the various practice groups and/or client teams at the firm. Serve as a practice-group/client team dedicated point of contact for their respective marketing & business development efforts, including production and assembly of customized marketing packages and promotional materials.
• RFPs / Proposals -- Assist in the creation, writing, design and delivery of client-focused proposals, qualifications and presentation materials in response to RFPs and other opportunities for new business
• Writing - Serve as primary point of contact on writing projects. Draft, edit and proof such materials as marketing collateral, web content, practice content, press releases, letters, event invitations, and lawyer biographies.
• Public Relations - Serve as primary point of contact on public relations for the Firm. Work with external PR firm to align PR efforts with overall firm business development strategy. Draft internal press releases on rankings, awards, news items.
• Website / Social Media - Assist in maintaining firm website content, including lawyer biographies, lawyer-authored articles, events and news items. Coordinate photography and new attorney bios, promotion, etc. Assist in drafting, posting and management of messaging for a variety of social media marketing channels (including Twitter and LinkedIn.). Support development and maintenance of marketing department presence on firm portal.
• Email Marketing / Client Alerts - Produce custom electronic communication, including e-alerts, e-announcements, e-vites and new electronic communication templates. Serve as a graphic design and HTML resource.
• Event Management - Assist with start-to-finish event management, including venue research & selection, event coordination and individual event registrations, associated business development efforts, CRM and follow up. Complete association, sponsor and exhibitor contracts and all related forms as well as process payment of the fees. Responsible for post-event analytics, summarizing evaluation forms and updating databases.
• Research - Assist with marketing research as needed. Familiarity with AtVantage, Redwood Analytics, InterAction and other research tools is preferred.
• Rankings / Surveys - Responsible for firm rankings, surveys and other award recognitions, including tracking, posting, etc.
• Maintain good working relationships with external vendors
• Manage special marketing and/or business development projects as directed by CMBDO, including major firm collateral, web, e-communication and other projects as needed.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field required (Masters Degree is a plus).
• Four or more years of related marketing / business development experience preferably in a professional services firm desired ( i.e. law, accounting or consulting firm). Experience with intellectual property, trademark, biotech, healthcare, etc. are a plus.
• Must have excellent and sophisticated oral and written communication skills to effectively interface, and inspire confidence, with all levels of firm management: attorneys, staff, clients, vendors and external business contacts.
• Must have superior writing skills and attention to detail to effectively draft, proofread and capture what attorneys are trying to communicate. Knowledge of the APStyle Guide and Photo formatting desired.
• High level of proficiency in technology required including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), ideally CRM experience ( experience with InterAction is a plus), and experience with graphic design programs (i.e. InDesign), social media and web editing software desired.
• Must be a self-starter, able to take initiative and responsibility for comprehensive project management and work independently with little supervision. Must have a tenacious attitude towards ensuring data accuracy and an exceptional eye for detail.
• Must possess excellent organizational, prioritization, time management and client service skills, and be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
Position: Marketing Coordinator
Firm: Katten Muchin Rosenman
Location: Chicago
Contact: Michael Bibbs
Date posted: November 1, 2011
Position Overview
• Responsible for planning and executing various firm marketing projects and providing support to the firm’s diversity and other initiatives.
• Responsible for planning and executing various firm marketing projects and providing support to the firm’s diversity and other initiatives. Work independently and with other members of the marketing department to plan and execute firm and practice group marketing events and other initiatives, including managing pre-event and on-site logistics and post-event evaluation and follow-up.
• Provide support for third-party conference sponsorships including managing the delivery of guest invitations, advertisements, attorney biographies and practice descriptions. Work independently and with the Director of Marketing in preparing and coordinating submissions to legal directories including Chambers.
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of client- and potential client-facing diversity programming and initiatives throughout the firm.
• Manage all diversity-related survey or award applications, including obtaining, compiling and analyzing statistical information as necessary. Work independently and with other marketing department professionals to promote the firm’s diversity efforts and successes externally and internally, including developing marketing campaigns related to the firm's diversity initiatives.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required and some marketing experience, preferably in a legal or professional services firm, preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have excellent organizational and written skills, strong verbal communication skills, a high level of attention to detail and the capacity to work comfortably in a rapidly changing environment on multiple, ongoing projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff and outside vendors and contacts.
• Computer proficient with excellent technological skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database management.
• Knowledge of InterAction and/or experience maintaining a Website a plus.
• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative with excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and follow-through skills in order to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detailed-oriented work environment.
• Must be a dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Must also be able to work well independently, manage projects and maintain communications with various constituencies.