Practice Development Manager

Position Summary

The Practice Development Manager will work closely with the Global Corporate Marketing Team to advance, coordinate, and contribute to a broad range of marketing and business development activities, while working collaboratively with, and as an integral part of, the firm’s global marketing and business development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with the Global Corporate Marketing Team to support attorney requests
• Aids in the deployment of programs and events hosted/sponsored by the firm, such as teleconferences, webinars, seminars and other events, including the development and production of marketing materials and on-site logistics
• Collaborates with the creative services team to create ads and other collateral materials for charitable events and sponsorships; submits ads to organizations upon approval
• Compiles information for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, etc.
• Compiles information for proposals and requests for proposal (RFP), utilizing practice descriptions, experience databases, and client lists
• Aids in distributing marketing materials, internal newsletters, press releases, seminar materials, client alerts and updates and other client communications, as needed
• Ensures the flow of information from attorneys to marketing team, including as it relates to attorney biographies, practice area description updates, experience tracking news and activities data, press releases, etc.
• Inputs data into relevant databases and makes sure information is stored/saved correctly
• Sets up requests to marketing intelligence for proposals and other projects
• Supports marketing initiatives such as shareholder practice meetings, cross-marketing meetings or other office priorities
• Provides excellent client service to internal and external clients
• Collaborates with marketing and other business professionals throughout the firm across functions and teams
• Works on other projects as assigned

Qualifications

• A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong client-first work ethic
• Remain calm in the face of pressure
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients
• A positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and possesses excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills

Skills & Competencies

• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s or JD preferred
• Minimum 10-15 years marketing experience; legal or professional services marketing experience highly preferred