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Esquire Recruiting, LLC

Business Development and Marketing Coordinator (Global Law Firm)

Esquire Recruiting, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Business Development and Marketing Coordinator

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Global Law Firm | Chicago, IL

All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.Our prestigious and globally recognized AM LAW 50 law firm client is hiring an experienced law firm Business Development and Marketing Coordinator in their Chicago Corporate HQ office. The Business Development and Marketing Coordinator will support all efforts relating to the Firm’s marketing initiatives in the office/region. The coordinator is responsible for proposing and executing creative ideas for marketing and business development purposes, in collaboration with the Business Development and Marketing Manager, and will support marketing and business development initiatives planned in the office and firmwide, as needed. Specific efforts include client events and meetings, client entertainment and tickets, lawyer bio management, client alerts and newsletters. The coordinator reports directly to the Business Development and Marketing Manager and works with local marketing staff and colleagues in other offices to support a variety of marketing-related initiatives, including coordinating and supervising projects.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Organizes, executes and supports Firm-sponsored programs, conferences, webinars, and receptions for clients and prospective clients in the region.Works with lawyers, and in collaboration with the Chicago marketing team to identify and leverage event and sponsorship opportunities and oversees/prepares related materials and presentations.Develops appropriate mailing/invitation lists and seeks related approvals.Creates event invitations in collaboration with our design team.Coordinates and manages pre-planning and debriefing meetings with stakeholders.Defines and measures event metrics.Coordinates and maintains sports and event tickets for client entertainment purposes.Acts as primary contact, responds to and services all sports and event ticket requests made within the office as well as requests made from outside of the office.Works with marketing staff, Senior Business Development and Marketing Manager and Firm lawyers to identify appropriate business development use of firm tickets.Leverages the use of the firm’s Ticket Program to maintain accurate records of all ticket usage and works with the Firm accounting department to appropriately document ticket expenses.Works with the Senior Marketing Manager to track ticket usage and overall utilization.Assists with drafting and reviewing lawyer biographies for the client firm website and event and pitch materials.Liaises with lawyers to produce and distribute client communications, including new lawyer announcements, invitations and newsletters.Drafts news for Firm website, intranet and internal communications.Helps identify relevant state/regional speaking and other credentialing opportunities for our lawyers, assists in the production of required materials.Assists in the planning and execution of marketing initiatives and events that further the Firm’s Women and Diversity programs.Leverages firm technology such as InterAction (contact relationship management system) and Foundation (experience management) to document and track marketing activity.Collaborates with the creative team to produce collateral materials that support sponsorships and advertisements.Assists in the selection, procurement and inventory of firm promotional items for marketing activities.Supports special projects as requested by Senior Business Development and Marketing Manager, department management and lawyers.Assists in training lawyers and professional staff on LinkedIn and other available marketing-related tools.REQUIREMENTS:Required:Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications or marketing.Minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing, communications or event planning.Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.Demonstrated writing, editing and proofreading skills.Preferred:General understanding of the legal competitive landscape.Legal marketing or professional services marketing experience.Solid knowledge of InterAction, Vuture and document management systems.Ability to interact with Firm members at all levels.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong organizational skills.Strong attention to detail.Good judgment.Strong interpersonal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.Able to work under pressure.Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

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