Practice Group Marketing Manager (Removed per Laura Finckle)

Job type Marketing
Job Source LMA International
Posted 08/18/2008
Employment type Full Time
Experience Level 4 - 5 years
Salary Range Not Specified
Location Chicago
City Chicago
State Illinois
Country USA
Region Midwest
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Freeborn & Peters LLP, a full-service law firm in Chicago, seeks a Practice Group Marketing Manager for several of the Firm’s practice groups. This person will manage collateral and presentation materials, responses to Requests for Proposals, pitches, web presence, special events and public information as part of the Firm's marketing initiatives, reporting to the Director of Marketing & Business Development.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinate and develop customized marketing collateral for pitches, responses to Requests For Proposals, brochures, special communications projects, and presentation materials.

  • In concert with the Marketing team, develop content for both Internet and Intranet Websites, including practice group descriptions, media mentions, and attorney biographies.
  • Plan and manage event logistics for both the Firm and individual attorneys, including complex guest lists, venue contracts, food and beverage arrangements, entertainment, audio visual needs, office equipment, co-sponsors, ground transportation, registration, gift items, etc.
  • Work with Marketing team members to develop and produce event materials including invitations, introductions, information packets, agenda, biographies, presentations, articles, analyses, evaluation forms, and name tags. 
  • Assist the Marketing team with the writing and editing of press releases, newsletters, seminar flyers, and sponsorship ads.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the Firm’s contact management program, InterAction.

Candidates must be highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail and follow through.  Marketing experience in a professional services firm is mandatory. Excellent interpersonal skills with the professional demeanor and confidence to interact with clients, attorneys and vendors required.

Specific requirements

  • Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills required.
  • Solid project management skills and ability to work independently.
  • Established track record in building and managing vendor relationships.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely completion.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of marketing and event management experience in a professional services firm.
  • Must be available to work evenings and weekends based on event schedules.
  • Working knowledge of InterAction and Adobe InDesign preferred.

Contact Details

Freeborn & Peters LLP
Freeborn & Peters LLP is a Chicago-based law firm comprised of over 120 attorneys with a practice platform that includes Litigation, Business Law, Real Estate and Land Use, Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Creditors' Rights, and Government and Regulatory Law. Please visit our website at www.freebornpeters.com to learn more about the Firm and our unique culture.

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Freeborn & Peters LLP
311 S. Wacker Dr.
Suite 3000
Chicago, IL 60606