Marketing Communications Manager

For the New Jersey Office of Well-Respected Bi-Coastal Firm

Responsibilities include:

  • Work with Firm leadership, the CMO, and PR agency to develop and implement an internal and external communications strategy to support the Firm's brand and strategic priorities;
  • Work with the BD team to create and update content for the Firm's website (bios, case studies and practice descriptions) and other marketing collateral; provide suggestions for enhancement in keeping with the Firm's messaging and strategy;
  • In conjunction with PR agency, implement a comprehensive and actionable social media strategy for the Firm, and help coordinate Firm-wide messaging;
  • Work with PR agency on coordinating day-to-day media outreach for the attorneys (including bylined articles), as well as Firm press releases. Develop a media placement report and internal communication newsletter;
  • Working with the BD team to assist with the on-boarding of lateral partners by drafting bios, press releases and announcements;
  • Perform general proofreading functions, as needed, with respect to marketing collateral and other marketing projects.

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or a related field is required.
  • 5+ years of legal marketing communications experience (including social media); or professional services marketing experience with extensive legal education;
  • Excellent writing skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to execute flawlessly; ability to translate technical legal terminology into accessible and engaging language;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to work comfortably with senior lawyers, staff, and vendors; exhibits professional maturity and is calm and level-headed;
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills required, with ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities;
  • Flexible, adaptable and tenacious at achieving goals.


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