Business Development & Marketing Specialist

Business Development & Marketing Specialist

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for a Business Development and Marketing Specialist in our Dallas office. The Business Development and Marketing Specialist provides cross-functional support to the Litigation/White Collar practice while supporting the efforts of the Business Development and Marketing team. In addition to executing daily and strategic initiatives, the Specialist will also identify, participate in, and manage special projects to improve team effectiveness and pursue business development opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of marketing materials, such as practice descriptions, pitch and presentation decks, brochures, attorney bios, client alerts, collateral, legal ranking submissions, and client success stories.
• Assist with the execution of a broad range of marketing and business development strategies, plans, and projects, including the tracking and follow-up of specific efforts.
• Respond to attorney requests for marketing materials and firm information, coordinating with business development and marketing managers as appropriate.
• Conduct research on clients, prospects, competitors, and industries in preparation for client meetings, RFP responses, and for targeting new business opportunities.
• Interpret various internal data sources, such as individual business development plans, new matters, financial data, success stories, and social media to uncover cross-selling and other business development opportunities.
• Assist in identifying and organizing profile-raising activities of the firm and its attorneys, such as events/webinars, sponsorships, media engagement, community involvement, conference involvement, rankings, and directories.
• In conjunction with teammates, participate in and coordinate special projects to improve department processes and information, create new business development and marketing tools and increase the team's value to the firm.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Minimum of 5 years business development or marketing experience in a professional services firm, preferably with litigation and white-collar practice knowledge.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or a comparable level of training such as that which may be acquired through additional work experience.
• Strong capabilities with research and analytical tools, Microsoft Office products and social media are required.
• Ability to think strategically, develop tactics and execute pragmatically – all while managing competing priorities.
• A strong client service approach and team orientation.
• High level of detail orientation and accuracy.
• Project and team management experience, with a willingness to "roll up sleeves" and operate at whatever level is needed to accomplish tasks.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a tolerance for uncertainty and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate good judgment, tact, professionalism, and flexibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take direction and receive and apply feedback.

Additional Information:

• May require travel to other offices as well as firm and client events, etc.

Great Benefits for Great People:

Dykema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees both personally and professionally. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with flexible paid time off (PTO), holiday leave, and a retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees. Other benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings account, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs. We prioritize work-life balance and offer wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks. We are committed to providing a benefits package that helps our team thrive and feel valued.

The offered salary will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

EEO STATEMENT:

It is the Firm's policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual's age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved. It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments, and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm's goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity.

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Additional Information:

This job posting is intended to describe the essential duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, non-essential requirements, or reflect any accommodations made under the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act.

Qualifications

Behaviors:

Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Preferred Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required 5-10 years: Minimum of 5 years business development or marketing experience in a professional services firm, preferably with litigation and white-collar practice knowledge.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.