Responsibilities

• Works directly with office leadership, attorneys, directors and managers to strategically drive the firm’s marketing goals in the Phoenix market.
• Develops relationships with attorneys to serve as point of contact for day-to-day requests and marketing and business development needs and understands the market, office initiatives and representations of key clients.
• Organizes and hosts client-facing and community events including the preparation of conference/webinar materials. Works with a team to manage all aspects of events including concept and agenda development with attorneys invitation, coordination with venue, among other event duties. Evaluates return on investment before and after each event and closely manages budget.
• Handles directory submissions including Chambers and others.
• Strategizes with shareholders on responses to RFPs and proposals including analyzing market research, prospective clients and business sectors, in coordination with practice and office professionals. Drafts responses and prepares presentations, as necessary.
• Helps prepare data for nominations, media surveys and reports.
• Writes, edits and distributes marketing materials, newsletters, conference materials, client updates, website content and other client communications.
• Makes recommendations for and supports office sponsorships, memberships and event attendance at client and community events in order to increase the visibility and influence of the firm in the Phoenix market.
• Works with the firmwide marketing team as it relates to client-facing and internal marketing materials for Phoenix, including attorney biographies, practice area description updates, experience tracking news and activities data, press releases, website content, etc.
• Imparts knowledge of the Phoenix market including the business community and key charitable and civic organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Four to six years of relevant experience in marketing or business development
• High proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook required
• A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently
• Strong prioritization, problem solving, and time management skills
• High attention to detail with excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, including solid composition, research, and editing skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment that works well under pressure
• Tech-savvy problem solver, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools
• Strong research judgment and ability to synthesize information accurately and efficiently

Preferred

• Experience at a law firm or other professional services firm is preferred
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including core capabilities, limitations, and importance of data privacy, accuracy, verification, and ethical considerations within a professional services environment, and willingness to grow knowledge of AI platforms
• Proactive approach to learning and adapting to emerging AI and related technologies and contributes to a culture of innovation

Benefits

• competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package