Description

As part of a Fox Rothschild national marketing and business development team, the Regional Marketing Specialist (RMS) will work with attorneys and leadership in assigned geographies to expand awareness of specific offices in the region, engage the office lawyers with the business community in their city and connect lawyers in those offices to the resources and experience of the entire firm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the infusion of strategic thinking in completing the marketing plans and office budgets in conjunction with the Office Administrator and Office Managing Partner.
• Work closely with attorneys in assigned offices to connect them in the local business community, as well as acting as the liaison to the Business Development Managers and their respective practice groups firmwide.
• Act in concert with the Assistant Director of Media Relations to insure the best local media outlets are identified and leveraged. Research and uncover the business community norms for publications, community engagement, sponsorships, events, organizational memberships, etc. Work with the Marketing events team on local activities.
• Collaborate with Communications, Events, Marketing Technology and Graphics team members on the coordination of communications, events and technology projects to ensure superb internal and external client service, smart resource allocation and adherence to the firm branding and best practices.
• Provide strategic advice on specific office integration to the firm and to the Business Development & Marketing Department.
• Serve as primary local resource and guide for Business Development & Marketing activities for assigned offices while integrating the office to the functional experts in the Business Development & Marketing Department.
• Liaise with Knowledge Management to procure and analyze competitive intelligence, industry research and corporate information. Assist attorneys in digesting and synthesizing information.

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in communications, marketing or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience, preferably in the legal industry or in professional services marketing.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• The successful candidate will be a seasoned marketing and business development professional with experience in a professional services industry.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to establish credibility quickly are required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals at all levels across the firm as well as within the Business Development & Marketing Department team.
• Ability to develop healthy, productive professional relationships across geographies is desired.
• Must possess the ability to think strategically and analytically and communicate effectively with firm leadership and management.
• Strong writing and critical thinking skills are required as is a healthy client-service orientation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

VISUAL ACUITY

Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position applies to the State of New Jersey. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000.

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com)

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.