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Summary
Under the direction of the Senior BD & Marketing Manager, this position will
work closely with attorneys and other members of the Marketing & BD Department
to support select marketing and business development activities for the Data
Privacy, Protection and Security, and Labor & Employment practice areas. The
position requires a self-starter, with accomplished critical thinking skills,
who can partner with other marketing, business development, administrative, and
executive team members to achieve business objectives. This role will work
closely with the assigned practice group partners on strategic client growth
opportunities and will report to the assigned practice group's BD & Marketing
Manager.
Location
This position can sit in our Austin, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago,
Dallas, Houston, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Short Hills, or Washington, DC
office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
* Supports client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.
* Supports practice group events, industry sponsorships, and webinars.
* Collaborates with the Pursuits & Directories team on content generation for
RFPs and pitches.
* Manages, updates, and develops marketing collateral, pitch materials, and
website and social media content.
* Tracks and maintains experience and credentials across all subgroups in firm
systems and base slides.
* Contributes to marketing campaigns and targeted client outreach as a
cross-functional team member.
* Gathers and maintains data points to measure ROI.
* Drafts directory submissions and industry awards.
* Coordinates internal and external communications, including client alerts,
newsletters, press releases and ads.
* Masters firm systems, such as CRM and experience database, to harness client
intelligence and create efficiencies in process.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills
Law firm experience is preferable but not required. Collaborative team player
who can both take direction and self-start. Exceptional attention to detail,
demonstrated ability to transfer learnings from one situation to the next, and a
flexible and organized approach. Critical thinker, eager to learn, positive and
able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and
deadlines. Strong relationship builder who is committed to learning the practice
and eager to grow their skill set. Takes the initiative to create and foster
engagement.
Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams is essential. Prior experience
using programs like Co-Pilot and Microsoft Dynamics is desirable but not
required.
Minimum Education
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
Minimum Years of Experience
* 3 years’ Direct experience serving in a marketing and business development
role in a large law firm or professional services environment.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending
upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal
requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are
not limited to:
* Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers,
business professionals, and third parties.
* Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an
efficient and responsive manner.
* Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
* Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as
required.
* Foster positive work relationships.
* Comply with all firm policies and practices.
* Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a
computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and
typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c)
participating in meetings as needed.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced
environment.
* Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of
our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our
clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a
negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull
or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves
sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are
required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid
work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for
which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor
and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the
work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way.
It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be
performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the
sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements,
and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at
any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of
employment.
Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials
via email.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a
disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the
position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request
for an accommodation during the application process, please contact
careers@us.dlapiper.com [careers@us.dlapiper.com].
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $37.49 - $48.74 per hour
depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions
will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable
laws.
The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors
including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional
background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of
benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is
posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible
for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only
where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with
applicable policy and law.
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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status
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