Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

Foster Garvey PC, one of the Pacific Northwest's leading law firms, is seeking a talented and dynamic Business Development and Marketing Coordinator to join its BD & Marketing team. Supports the firm’s business development and marketing activities, including assistance with business development and marketing materials such as attorney biographies and photographs, newsletters, client-facing events and meetings, maintenance of department databases and website, assisting with business development research, coordinating firm sponsorships, and additional administrative duties, as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

In concert with the Business Development and Marketing team, the essential duties and responsibilities of the Business Development and Marketing Coordinator include the following:

• Assists in the drafting, editing, and maintenance of marketing collateral for the firm, including attorney biographies, service descriptions, and placemats/brochures.

• Drafts and produces newsletters

• Maintains and oversees inventory of branded client gifts

• Coordinates attorney photos, including scheduling sessions with outside photographers, working to upload photos to the firm’s website and Intranet, and maintaining electronic files of all photos

• Organizes, executes, and supports firm-sponsored events, including seminars, receptions, and other client events; handles all details from conception through execution and follow-up

• Works with the firm’s content management system to document and track all client outreach; maintains client mailing lists

• Collaborates with the Business Development & Marketing Team and firm Research Center to research new business opportunities.

• Fulfills requests for business development materials, including bios, service descriptions, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, etc.

• Maintains payment of department invoices and credit card reconciliation

• Works on special projects as requested by Chief of Business Development & Marketing, Business Development & Partnerships Manager, and attorneys.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is not supervisory in nature.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Flexibility for overtime required

• Exceptional writing and editing skills; strong familiarity with AP Stylebook

• Outstanding attention to detail

• Prior experience with website updates using a CMS (Content Management System) preferred

• Ability to work independently as well as with a team

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint and Excel)

• Familiarity with Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is a plus

Language Skills:

• Ability to read various references, extract information, and prepare correspondence and reports

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, detailed correspondence, and memos

• Ability to write correspondence

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to

internal clients and other employees of the firm

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to organize, verify, compose, and analyze data to complete general functional procedures

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional client service focus and skills

• Ability to accurately identify problems and use proper channels to address concerns and suggest appropriate ways to improve procedures and techniques

• Ability to take initiative, work independently, demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, manage a high volume of work, and meet deadlines under pressure

• Ability to manage time and resources effectively enough to meet deadlines and expected volume

• Ability to prioritize work and multiple demands for assistance

• Willingness to volunteer for tasks and see opportunities to assist others when needed

Education:

• Undergraduate degree required

• Two to four years of relevant experience; law firm or other professional services marketing experience preferred

Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Perks:

• In-person and virtual training opportunities.

• Collaboration across all Foster Garvey offices.

• Workplace Wellness Program, and more!

Salary Range:

The pay range for this position is $57,500-$75,000 annually; however, actual pay may vary depending on the candidate's education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Compensation and Benefits:

Foster Garvey offers a competitive compensation and benefits package** including, but not limited to, the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan, match, and profit-sharing

• Commuter allowance

• Paid time off plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year

• Disability and life insurance

• Parental leave

• Community service leave

• Annual discretionary bonus, and more!

**The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee's ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

Apply:

To apply for this position, visit www.foster.com/careers and complete the online application. Please include your resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Foster Garvey PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.