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Marketing Director - Portland, OR Office

Markowitz Herbold, a premier trial and litigation boutique law firm specializing in complex, high-stakes business disputes, is seeking applicants for a Marketing Director position. Applicants must have five+ years’ experience in a marketing leadership role within a professional services environment, strong leadership and consensus-building skills, marketing management and strategic planning experience, and a proven track record in developing and administering marketing programs.

Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with attorneys at all levels in the organization. Must possess polished presentation and interpersonal skills, and top-level business management, interpersonal, and facilitation skills. Must have expertise in digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have a degree in marketing, business, or a related field and have a background in legal marketing. Experience in litigation marketing a plus.

Colleagues at Markowitz Herbold enjoy a collegial, fast-paced environment committed to excellence, teamwork, and a good dose of fun.

Markowitz Herbold offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package that is unique in the market. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The firm is committed to the principles of justice, anti-racism, and equity.

Job Description Position:
Director of Marketing and Business Development

Reports To:

Managing Shareholder, Executive Committee, Marketing Committee Status:
Exempt

Position Responsibilities:

Direct firm’s overall marketing and business development programs, and corporate communications. Facilitate client development through marketing and client services programs. Report to and collaborate with the firm’s Marketing Committee.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Design, implement, and facilitate an annual Marketing Plan for the firm. Support and facilitate the development and implementation of practice and industry groups and individual attorney marketing plans.

2. Plan and administer the firm’s Marketing Operations Budget including tracking spending and assessing ROI to evaluate the effectiveness of the firm’s business development and marketing efforts.

3. Oversee Marketing Sponsor ships including:

Assisting attorneys in filling tables
Managing sponsorship benefits such as ads, logos, signage, etc.

4. Manage Client Relations including:

Selecting and sending client gifts

5. Manage firm’s RFP Process, including crafting compelling proposals and pitches for new business; participate in planning and mock pitches.

6. Manage Business Development activities including:

Assisting attorneys with individual marketing/rainmaking plans
Assisting attorneys with rainmaking activities such as placing articles, scheduling CLEs, and coordinating events
Assisting attorneys with attempts for membership in invitation only professional organizations, such as ACTL, ABOTA, and YPO
Coordinating memberships and attendance at all professional organizations (such as OADC, FBA, MBA, Inn of Court) to assure firm visibility in local and state professional organizations
Assisting attorneys with strategic planning for client presentations, beauty contests, etc.
Offering coaching for prospective client meetings, presentations, etc.
Managing and executing the Key Accounts program
Providing coaching to shareholders and associates on successful BD techniques
Conducting research using analytical tools on prospective clients

7. Oversee Corporate Communications and Advertising activities including:

Public relations efforts such as writing and submitting press releases
Identifying opportunities for attorneys to be highlighted in the media
Submitting and managing award programs such as
Design and place print and…