Communications and Marketing Specialist - 12 Month Contract

Clark Wilson•Vancouver, BC

10d•CA$75,000 - CA$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clark Wilson LLP is seeking a Communications and Marketing Specialist for a 12-month contract with the opportunity for extension. The Marketing and Communications Specialist is a key member of our Marketing & Business Development team and will assist with elevating our firm’s market presence and lawyers’ practice areas. This role involves a mix of event planning and execution, marketing support, communications and performing administrative tasks as required. The ideal candidate will be detailed orientated, a strong communicator both written and verbal and excel at project management.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, or journalism, coupled with 5+ years of relevant experience (ideally in B2B or professional services).
Proven ability to work independently while remaining a highly collaborative and reliable member of the team.
Fluent in the Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, email marketing platforms, content management systems (CMS), and social media channels and tools.
Excellent grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills, with an ability to write both short marketing copy and long-form proposals.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
Capable of building credibility with partners and working collaboratively across various firm departments.

Responsibilities

Develop and write comprehensive and persuasive RFPs, pitches and proposals, including tracking wins and losses for firm reporting.
Create detailed and engaging bios and matter/deal summaries that highlight our lawyer’s expertise, qualifications and achievements.
Ideate, design and write visually appealing brochures, fact sheets and other collateral to promote our services.
Maintain website/intranet content, draft legal articles/blogs, and assist with social media strategy to boost our online presence.
Draft clear, professional client communications, including event invitations, newsletters, announcements, and press releases for major firm updates.
Coordinate firm, lawyer and client submissions for legal awards and ranking publications.
Plan, manage, and execute a variety of internal and external events, including seminars, webinars, client receptions, and internal activities.
Create project briefs ahead of major events and lead post-event debriefs to evaluate success, track outcomes, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Manage all event logistics, including venue selection, catering, registration, and on-site coordination.
Track event budgets and report on expenses accurately.
Develop and maintain event planning timelines and checklists.
Process invoices, manage project/event budgets and track receipts.
Manage sponsorship logistics and act as the liaison between lawyers and external organizations.
Update and maintain client mailing lists and marketing databases.
Provide administrative help across other departmental marketing initiatives as needed.

Benefits

Health coverage for you and your family, including overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, paramedical services, life insurance and hospital accommodation.
RRSP matching program.
Pregnancy and parental leave top off to 100% for a portion of the leave.
Health and Wellness Spending account.
Long service bonus.
Socials every week, off-site social events, employee appreciation week, team building events and more.
Resources available to invest in your personal growth and help you achieve your goals.
Generous monetary amount for any employee referral.
Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives.
Generous vacation and bonus days.
Five personal days.
One bonus day off to celebrate your work anniversary.