Title: Business Development Manager (part-time) FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Partner in Charge of Business Development and Legal Administrator
Summary: This position works at the direction of the Partner in Charge of Business Development to assist with strategizing, planning, and executing all Business Development initiatives, which includes implementation of cost-effective marketing strategies and programs which create and sustain a competitive advantage for the Firm. This is a part-time position (20-30 hours per week), with the potential to move to full-time as the individual develops and the needs of the Firm dictate.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist with Firm branding, image, and identity via marketing standardization and communication with vendors.
- Provide strategic planning support to management and assist in development, creation, and implementation of Firm’s strategic marketing initiatives.
- Work in collaboration with and assist Legal Administrator on any operational components that may be affected by Business Development initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for participating in industry groups, and opportunities for sponsorship and/or other business development initiatives.
- Prepare and distribute monthly business development reports.
- Handle planning/logistics for all Business Development events that foster relationship-building, including.
- Facilitate internal awareness/communication on Business Development matters.
- Run Firm social media platforms related to Business Development, including creating, posting (sometimes with content from attorneys) and maintaining Firm blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
- Update/maintain Firm website as directed by Business Development Partner in Charge, including creating, editing, maintaining attorney bios and upcoming speaker engagements.
- At the direction of the Legal Administrator, ensure the marketing of educational offerings hosted by the Firm on a consistent basis.
- At the direction of the Legal Administrator, coordinate with IT manager and other administrative team members to ensure smooth operations as it relates to Business Development components.
- Assist in managing vendors who provide technical and other marketing support for the Firm.
- Compile and coordinate all proposals to prospective clients.
- Develop and assist in distribution of promotional material for the Firm.
- Oversee tracking and distribution of Firm’s client appreciation gestures.
- Assist Partner in Charge with budget preparation and monitoring marketing expenses.
- Assist Partner in Charge and Legal Administrator as directed.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years marketing experience, preferably in a law firm.
- Friendly, creative, and innovative individual who is dependable, self-starter, and extremely organized.
- Ability to work under extreme pressure with tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to prioritize and manage many tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to network.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the state in the course of serving the Firm.
- Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, website editing software such as FrontPage, HTML formatting, Photoshop, and general Website administration.
- Knowledge of all social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
- Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical, and spelling.
- Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate verbally in person, by e-mail, and telephone and effectively follow instruction from diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff and provide accurate and timely information.
- Ability to keep accurate time records.
- Practice Master, Goldmine, Excel, Worldox, and Outlook experience are pluses.
ADA:
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Must be able to focus on a computer screen for multiple hours at a time.
- Must be able to move and lift items up to 40 lbs. and climb ladders to retrieve/restore items.
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- HOA: 2 years (Preferred)
- Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Work authorization:
- United States (Required)
Required travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Additional Compensation:
- Bonuses
- Store Discounts
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks – learn more at https://start.indeed.com/fair-chance)
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply