Sidley Austin LLP · 14 hours ago
Marketing Specialist, Client Engagement
US-DC-Washington D.C.
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expSidley Austin LLP is a leading law firm, and they are seeking a Marketing Specialist to join their Marketing Department. The Specialist will plan and manage marketing activities to enhance the firm's profile and support business development objectives.
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Responsibilities
Develops, plans, leads, and executes Firm-sponsored programs for current and prospective clients
Serving as the marketing lead for events and sponsorships
Creating event plans and managing critical dates and timelines
Drafting and managing internal and external communications related to the program, including coordinating with the Digital Marketing team on postings to the Firm’s website and social media channels
Collaborating with other Client Engagement team members and relevant practice/industry BD and Marketing liaisons on event logistics, including invitations, strategic development of guest lists, speaker invitations and prep, handout materials, nametags, site management, visual presentations, and follow-up
Supports the office/region’s client entertainment activities, including management of the Firm’s ticket assets and allocation system
Coordinates the production and distribution of various legal updates sent to clients, including formatting documents for print, web, and email, obtaining appropriate approvals from lawyers and colleagues, posting to the website and other databases, and creating post-distribution readership reports
Helps prepare and manage the office marketing budget; tracks and analyzes office/regional initiatives, evaluating the ROI of activities to recommend and plan future efforts
Supports the maintenance of and engagement with the Firm’s CRM system in the office/region, and leverages the system to connect lawyers, clients, and other contacts
Identifies, tracks, and secures relevant speaking and other credentialing opportunities for lawyers in the office/region; creates relevant materials to support those efforts
Assists in the onboarding and integration of new lawyers and lateral partners
Assists in the development and execution of lawyer workshops on developing a professional biography and LinkedIn profile
Works on special projects as requested by the (Senior) Marketing Manager and office leadership
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
A minimum of five (5) years of professional marketing, business development, or other relevant experience
A minimum of two (2) years' experience planning and leading events in a professional services environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Excellent writing and proofreading skills
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
Preferred
Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing
Advanced knowledge of marketing databases and technologies to track, maintain, and disseminate content, such as Vuture, SalesForce, and InterAction
Solid understanding of the competitive landscape in the local/regional market
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits program
Company
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley is an elite global law firm.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (17)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Falvey
Chief Knowledge Officer
CARTER G. PHILLIPS
Partner
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