Communications Specialist
| Job type | Marketing |
|---|---|
| Job Source | LMA International |
| Posted | 05/08/2008 |
| Employment type | Full time |
| Experience Level | 2 - 3 years |
| Salary Range | Not Specified |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| City | Washington |
| State | District Of Columbia |
| Country | USA |
| Region | East Coast |
| Job Boards | Search LMA Job Bank |
The Communications Specialist will work closely with two Communications Managers to deliver coordinated marketing communications support to the firm. The successful candidate will have proven oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and tasks; and strong computer skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Marketing Materials and Resources
- Coordinate marketing collateral distribution, including pitch book supplies
- Responsible for keeping track of exhibit booth materials in the United States
- Assistance in the development and implementation of a firmwide collateral database, including advertising and brochures
- Maintenance of awards and rankings database for firmwide and practice area/office rankings
Web Sites
- Answer daily e-mails from external Web site and forward to appropriate personnel
- Post speaking engagements and events on external Web site
- Review of attorney Web site biographies for consistency with department style guides and templates and coordinate publishing process
- Assistance editing office, practice, and industry Web site descriptions
- Assistance with maintenance of internal Web sites
Brand
- Assistance with planning and implementing phase two of firm brand
- Coordinate promotional merchandise program and related vendor relationship, including serving as the central point of contact in the maintenance of an online ordering system
Events
- Assistance in planning the business development aspects (agenda, messaging, speakers, etc.) of firmwide events, such retreats and client receptions
- Explore general sponsorship opportunities and strategic affiliations
New Hires
- Coordinate new attorney “welcome” e-mail
- Conduct new attorney and new assistant orientations on behalf of the marketing department
Internal Communications
- Assistance on biweekly internal newsletter, including developing and writing stories
- Edit internal practice newsletters as requested
Business Development
- Provide business development assistance for Community Services Department, Recruiting, and Diversity groups
- Edit external client updates as requested
Specific requirements
- 3+ years marketing communications or related experience
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision
- Effective interpersonal and team working skills
- Experience working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, professional level staff, and peers
- An ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Contact Details
Hogan & Hartson LLP
An international law firm based in Washington, D.C., Hogan & Hartson has more than 1,100 lawyers and 24 offices. Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC named the firm a 2007 Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firm for Women.
Hogan & Hartson LLP
555 Thirteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004