Marketing and Communications Specialist

Redgrave LLP; Sully Square (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Virginia seeks a Marketing & Communications Specialist to enhance their brand presence through strategic initiatives and content management. This remote role requires strong communication skills, 4+ years of marketing experience, and expertise in using Microsoft Office and CRM systems. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and flexible work options.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Flexible work options

Paid professional association memberships

Qualifications

• 4+ years of marketing and communications experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent client service orientation and communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis and marketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and create content for the Firm's website and social media platforms.
• Support execution of marketing strategies, events, and communication plans.
• Draft press releases, proposals, and marketing collateral.

Skills

Client service orientation

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Copy editing skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

CMS platforms

Job description

Redgrave LLP is one of the largest legal practices focused exclusively on addressing the legal challenges that arise at the intersection of the law and technology, including eDiscovery, information governance, data privacy, and data security. We provide clients with practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions and serve Global and Fortune 500 companies across a diverse array of industries. We also work collaboratively with Am Law 100 law firms in roles ranging from co-counsel to consulting and testifying expert witnesses and have appeared in state and federal courts throughout the United States.

Role Overview : Working under the direction of the Chief Marketing Officer, the Marketing & Communications Specialist (MCS) is a key contributor to the Firm’s Marketing team and oversees and supports strategic marketing initiatives and communications efforts to best position the Redgrave LLP brand in the marketplace. The MCS is responsible for a wide range of marketing and communications activities, including managing and creating compelling content for Redgrave’s website and social media platforms, developing content and graphics for marketing collateral, overseeing and coordinating thought leadership efforts, supporting and drafting content for awards submissions, identifying areas of growth through analytics and metrics reporting, conducting market research, providing conference/event support and promotion, managing marketing service provider relationships, and other related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Regularly liaise with timekeepers and other Marketing team members to refine and progress the department’s visibility objectives and provide guidance and ideas on relevant topics and industry trends related to the Firm’s practice and services.
• Support the execution of marketing and communication strategies, plans, projects, and branded events.
• Draft timekeeper bios, press releases, survey and nomination submissions, announcements, invitations, website content, presentations, ad copy, marketing collateral content, and custom materials for external consumption.
• Develop, draft, coordinate, and execute all social media content and strategy, including sharing content internally to increase engagement.
• Assist with pitch and proposal materials, including formatting and proofreading content.
• Ensure all marketing materials are up-to-date, consistent, focused, and reflective of the correct messages and capabilities of the Firm.
• Manage the Firm’s website to ensure that the Firm is well-represented, information is accurate and up-to-date, and clients and visitors can easily navigate it.
• Manage CRM marketing interface, including maintaining contact and client information, reviewing and creating mailing lists for firm outreach and events.
• Support all award, rankings, and recognition (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500) efforts, including identifying prospective awards, managing the awards calendar, coordinating the application process, drafting nomination content, proofreading submissions, and managing all post-submission efforts (profiles, website content, new releases, etc.)
• Coordinate thought leadership efforts that further the Firm’s strategic goals, from topic generation to publication, including managing the Firm’s JD Supra account.
• Execute various types of external events, seminars, webinars, meetings, and speaking engagements within prescribed timelines and budgets.
• Organize, and at times lead, internal meetings and events for marketing and communications efforts.
• Design assets that support the creative vision for the Firm’s brand, including developing graphics and visuals for digital marketing efforts, presentations, and campaigns.
• Serve as a key point of contact for marketing support for timekeepers, including working directly and independently with timekeepers.
• Oversee the execution of marketing onboarding needs for new employees, including bios, headshots, business cards, and related items.
• Perform other duties as assigned and provide backup to fellow Marketing team members when necessary.
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a strong client service orientation and the ability to collaborate successfully within a professional organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective direct working relationships with senior members (partners and managing directors) of the Firm.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, copy editing skills, presentation skills, online research capabilities, experience with marketing systems (CRM and CMS), and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to analyze data and use multiple sources of information to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Self-starter and leader with accomplished critical thinking skills and ability to work independently and in team environments.
• 4+ years of wide-ranging marketing and communications experience in a professional services environment, preferably in a law firm and preferably in a generalist position.
• Supervisory or project management experience.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Shared collaboration application use experience (MS Teams)
• Bachelor’s degree required.
  
  

This position is a remote role, requiring the incumbent to work primarily from their home office, with the ability to work in a local office as required. A dedicated workspace with a comfortable ergonomic chair, a suitable desk, and adequate lighting is required. The Firm will provide a laptop, monitor, software licenses, and appropriate ergonomic equipment as needed. While the Firm encourages employees to establish a comfortable and healthy workstation, it is the employee’s responsibility to ensure their workspace meets the basic requirements for remote work.

We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan and Firm provided retirement plan contributions. Plus, we offer a variety of perks such as wellness programs, flexible work options, and paid professional association memberships.

Please Note

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; however, it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the essential duties, tasks, and responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Redgrave LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.