Marketing and Business Development Coordinator

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$73K/yr – $83K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the coordination and support engine for a law firm marketing and BD function, juggling client-facing projects, research, social, and website updates to drive proposals and pitches.

  • Social Media & Communications: manage accounts and craft marks for internal and external comms.
  • Research & BD Support: run research for practice groups, attorneys, proposals, and pitches.
  • CRM & Relationship Management: keep CRM data accurate and usable for relationship building and activity tracking.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Coordinate and support Marketing and Business Development projects, ensuring alignment with firm standards. - Social Media & Communications: Update and monitor the firm’s social media accounts and support internal and external marketing communications. - Research & Business Development Support: Lead or assist with research projects for practice groups, individual attorneys, proposals, pitches, and other business development efforts as needed. - Surveys & Rankings: Coordinate surveys and rankings submissions in collaboration with the team, including gathering relevant experience and data directly from partners and other stakeholders. - Website & Content Management: Assist with updates to the firm’s website, including attorney biographies, client alerts, blog posts, practice content, and other web postings. - CRM & Relationship Management: Collaborate with the Marketing and Business Development team to maintain and use the firm’s CRM tools for client relationship management, business development activity tracking, and data accuracy; assist with user requests and employee training as needed. - Experience Database: Search, update, and use content in the firm’s experience database as needed to support pitches, submissions, and other business development initiatives. - Events & Conferences: Assist with coordination and execution of attorney involvement in events, conferences, sponsorship commitments, practice group events, and Continuing Legal Education accreditation matters. - Project & Design Support: Assist with graphic design needs for web postings and other marketing materials, and provide administrative support to the department as assigned. Requirements - Minimum of three years of experience in a law firm or other professional services environment. - Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Information Systems/Technology, or a related field. - Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a high degree of accuracy. - Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the firm. - Sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality. - Demonstrated initiative, accountability, adaptability, and problem-solving ability. - Ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and competing deadlines with minimal supervision. - Flexibility to work before or after normal business hours as necessary to meet essential department and firm needs. Nice to have - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Experience with CRM tools, including Intapp Dealcloud, Interaction or similar platforms. - Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, or related design programs. - Experience with website content management systems and email campaign software. Benefits - Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k) - Hybrid Remote Work Policy (3 Days In Office, 2 Days Remote) - In-house and external learning and development opportunities - Career coaching services - Generous health insurance, mental health, and well-being benefits
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Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP has one focus - intellectual property law. We deliver perspective where science, law and business converge. With our depth of talent, we produce comprehensive intellectual property solutions tailored to the client’s business goals. We do this with an emphasis on the art of client service.

Founded in 1955
Chicago, Illinois, USA
222 employees

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Monthly Visitors
5.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.6%
Direct
54.8%
Referral
4.6%
Social
7.9%
Paid
1%

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Current headcount: ~222

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