Marketing & Business Development Coordinator

hrEdge • Washington, DC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP, based in downtown Washington DC, is a boutique law firm initially founded in 1942. Practice areas include sanctions and export controls, customs, public/private international law, civil/criminal litigation, white collar criminal defense, as well as corporate and trademark law. BCR serves an international, national, and local clientele including foreign governments, major corporations, small and emerging businesses, and individuals. More about the firm, its attorneys and practice areas is available on our website at bcrlaw.com.

Requirements

• College degree with strong academic credentials.
• Prior marketing experience in the service industry required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• High level of responsibility and initiative required.
• Strong and effective team player in working with firm management, partners, other lawyers, and staff.
• Computer and internet proficiency.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, including Word, SharePoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working as a marketing professional at a law firm is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and regularly update firm’s website by, among other things, coordinating with firm attorneys to gather and develop content.
• Manage and regularly update firm’s social media presence and facilitate and coordinate social media posts by firm attorneys.
• Monitor website traffic/online analytics, report to management on a monthly basis, and work with management to enhance firm’s online presence.
• Prepare and regularly update firm, practice area, and attorney marketing materials.
• Assist firm attorneys with the publication and wide circulation of legal alerts and firm news items (lawyers joining the firm, significant cases and outcomes, speaking engagements, publications, etc.).
• Organize and widely publicize firm receptions, webinars, and speaking engagements in coordination with firm attorneys.
• Assist firm attorneys and practice areas with submitting applications for chambers and other professional rankings.
• Support firm attorneys with client pitch materials and business development efforts.
• Liaise with firm’s outside marketing consultant.
• Help devise, and support firm management and attorneys with respect to strategic marketing plans and business development initiatives.
• Report to firm’s Managing Partner and work with firm management, partners, and other lawyers on marketing tasks, as described above.
• Communicate with management, partners and other firm lawyers, as well as clients and potential clients in a courteous, timely, and professional manner.
• Prepare monthly billing invoices for four or five assigned attorneys.
• Provide occasional administrative support to assigned attorneys, as requested.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• health insurance
• optional dental and vision insurance
• coverage of commuting expenses in the DC metro area (bus or metro, some restrictions apply)
• 401k plan and matching benefits once eligible
• fitness center in building

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level