Sidley Austin LLP
Marketing Specialist, Client Engagement
Sidley Austin LLP, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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Marketing Specialist, Client Engagement
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Sidley Austin LLP
This range is provided by Sidley Austin LLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Summary The Marketing Specialist is a key team member within the Marketing Department. The Specialist plans and manages a range of marketing activities for the office/region that elevate the profile of the Firm in the market, create opportunities for lawyers to connect and build relationships with clients and prospective clients, and support the business development objectives of the practices in the office/region. The role requires the development of strong and effective working relationships within the Marketing Department, as well as with other administrative departments and lawyers, to ensure the success of our regional marketing initiatives.
Duties and 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
Target Salary Range $110,000 - $130,000 if located in California
Qualifications 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
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
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
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Marketing and Sales
Law Practice
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Marketing Specialist, Client Engagement
role at
Sidley Austin LLP
This range is provided by Sidley Austin LLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Summary The Marketing Specialist is a key team member within the Marketing Department. The Specialist plans and manages a range of marketing activities for the office/region that elevate the profile of the Firm in the market, create opportunities for lawyers to connect and build relationships with clients and prospective clients, and support the business development objectives of the practices in the office/region. The role requires the development of strong and effective working relationships within the Marketing Department, as well as with other administrative departments and lawyers, to ensure the success of our regional marketing initiatives.
Duties and 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
Target Salary Range $110,000 - $130,000 if located in California
Qualifications 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
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
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
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Marketing and Sales
Law Practice
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