Part-Time Marketing & Business Development Coordinator

Sugarman, Rogers, Barshak & Cohen, P.C., a leading civil litigation boutique in Boston, seeks a part-time Marketing and Business Development Coordinator with a minimum of five years of marketing experience. The candidate will provide marketing and business development support to the attorneys in various practice areas under the supervision of the Director of Technology and Operations and the firm’s Executive Committee.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to excel within a deadline-driven, service environment and to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively. The position also requires strong writing and editing skills, as well as meticulous attention to detail.

Initially, the position will be remote, with hours ranging from 20-30 per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Aid in the implementation of attorney and practice group marketing and business development plans and initiatives; attend practice group meetings and support practice group leaders.
• Coordinate and manage directory and on-line submissions and memberships in bar and professional associations.
• Coordinate the production and placement of ads, announcements, and event invitations.
• Provide recommendations for local marketing and sponsorship opportunities.
• Maintain contact database and mailing lists.
• Manage firm digital assets including logos, photos, and attorney headshots.
• Manage social media presence.
• Create, proofread, and edit marketing and business development copy, including practice area descriptions, matters lists, invitations, and attorney biographies.
• Update practice descriptions, lawyer bios, news, and publication items on the firm website.
• Coordinate with vendors on maintenance and upkeep of the firm website.
• Create and edit responses to RFPs, customized pitches, and other business development presentations.
• Conduct research and compile information regarding existing and prospective clients, competitor activity and industry or market trends.
• Create and coordinate announcements of new hires, partner/counsel promotions and noteworthy news and case wins.
• Provide support to other internal committees as needed.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of internal and external events.
• Manage and assist with purchase and distribution of client/prospect/referral gifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• College degree with a concentration in marketing, business, or communications preferred.
• Experience working in and/or knowledge of professional services organizations strongly preferred.
• Must be a team player who is self-motivated and can work independently and at a fast pace.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher; knowledge of databases, CRM systems, and e-mail marketing software a plus.
• Proficiency in social media platforms required.
• Proficiency in WordPress a plus.

Interested?
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and samples of your work and/or your portfolio below, or email them to careers@sugarmanrogers.com.