Marketing Specialist

at Perkins Coie in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description:
Perkins Coie is seeking a qualified, dynamic candidate to take on the Marketing Specialist role whose responsibilities include providing proposal support, coordinating events and sponsorships, updating marketing materials, assembling awards submissions, and maintaining databases and mailing lists, as well as other activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.
Provide dedicated proposal support and help develop practice-focused marketing materials. Work with the Proposal Team on larger proposals and RFPs.
Update marketing materials and maintain experience entries and lists within Foundation.
Coordinate responses to practice rankings and submissions.
Plan, organize, and coordinate practice events. Be responsible for implementing and tracking event logistics, budget, invitation lists/language, and RSVPs. When applicable, work in collaboration with members of the Events team to execute events effectively.
Track marketing opportunities, sponsorships, and practice clients/prospects in Salesforce.
Collaborate with the broader marketing team to execute on identified initiatives.
Handle day-to-day requests and support general ongoing efforts of the practices.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
Must be detail-oriented with excellent customer service skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Strong project management skills to efficiently coordinate multiple projects and meet the needs of key stakeholders.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel and diplomatically interact with difficult personalities.
Strong abilities in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.
General understanding of the law profession business model.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED
Prior experience using Salesforce and Foundation or other proposal and experience software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in legal or professional services preferred. A general understanding of law is valuable, and project management and event planning experience is beneficial.

At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals, dedicated to providing value and superior service, and above all, have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

This position may be filled in the following location(s). The compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

New York compensation range: $78,310 to $116,360 annually

Washington D.C. compensation range: $76,890 to $114,240 annually

Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.