Salt Lake City Marketing Professional

General:

 Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the western United States, seeks an experienced marketing professional. This full-time position will be based in Salt Lake City (SLC), Utah. It will report directly to the Phoenix-based director of marketing, but will also have a reporting relationship to the administrative partners and office director in SLC. The position will include some firmwide marketing responsibilities and occasional travel to other offices and events. 

 Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and plan client seminars, attorney speaking engagements, special events and other marketing initiatives as required; and manage the appropriate pre- and post-event follow-up activities for each of these initiatives. 
• Draft, edit and distribute press releases and other firm news.
• Work with attorneys to develop and place articles in relevant publications and distribute newsletters and alerts to appropriate contacts.
• Manage process for pitches and RFPs (i.e., research, content development, editing, assembly and delivery). 
• Work with attorneys and practice groups to develop and execute marketing and business development plans.
• Conduct necessary prospect, client and market research.
• Work with attorneys and practice groups to draft and edit award nominations and ranking submissions (i.e., Chambers, Best Lawyers, 40 Under 40, etc.).
• Work with attorneys to secure sponsorship and marketing event approvals and ensure Snell & Wilmer receives and maximizes all contracted deliverables.
• Work with SLC marketing partners/committee to manage/enhance marketing mentor program to achieve objectives.
• Provide marketing and business development coaching/training.
• Plan, manage and execute SLC advertising plan.
• Identify potential clients, business development and cross-selling opportunities and work with attorneys and practice groups to maximize those efforts.
• Work with Phoenix marketing team to ensure firmwide marketing initiatives are integrated into SLC programs and initiatives.
• Work with Phoenix marketing team to ensure the marketing and business development needs of SLC attorneys and practice groups are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide content editing/proofreading support for marketing department projects.
• Participate on SLC Community Involvement Committee and others as determined by office priorities.
• Manage special projects as assigned. 
• Participate in weekly marketing department meetings.   

Specific Requirements:

•  College degree in marketing, communications or related field of study is required. Graduate degree helpful. 
• Previous law firm experience strongly preferred. Professional services and/or legal-related experience helpful. 
• Ability to make presentations and to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.  
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofing and editing skills. 
• Proven project management skills.  
• Ability to deal professionally with all internal and external clients on all levels and develop strong professional relationships. 
• Flexible work schedule and ability to travel and work before and after hours. 
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.    

 Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and benefits package, including health and life insurance, 401K, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program.  Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

 To explore this opportunity, send your resume, in confidence, to Human Resources via E-mail at jobsphx@swlaw.com.