Now Hiring - Stearns Weaver Miller - Legal Marketing and Business Development Specialist (South Florida) in Miami, FL

Firm-wide family feud game, in-studio film production, James Bond themed party: All in a day’s work for Stearns Weaver Miller’s marketing department!

Stearns Weaver Miller, a full-service commercial law firm with five offices across Florida, is currently searching for a Marketing and Business Development Specialist for our South Florida offices.

The Marketing and Business Development Specialist will play an integral role in the creation and development of strategic growth initiatives for our South Florida offices.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and writing skills, is computer savvy, has an outgoing personality, and a professional, friendly demeanor. The ideal candidate works well in a collaborative, team environment, but is also resourceful, thinks outside of the box and is able to tackle projects independently.

This position will be based in the Miami office, but the candidate will be required to travel to the firm’s other offices when necessary. The candidate will report to the Marketing Director and work directly with attorneys ensuring consistency of the Firm’s marketing and brand messaging. Learn more about us at [please apply online]

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with Marketing Director, firm attorneys and practice area leadership to provide strategic and creative direction to ensure office/regional priorities are being met
• Oversee the day-to-day functions of the South Florida offices – be the “face of marketing” and “eyes and ears” of the South Florida offices
• Develop and/or expand on regional, office-wide and practice group business development planning
• Draft and update practice group content and lawyer biographies for firm website, pitches and promotional materials
• Write and distribute press releases and announcements for media outlets and firm website
• Prepare customized pitches, proposals, presentations and RFP responses
• Coordinate and draft submissions for key ranking publications and award nominations
• Create and format electronic marketing materials including client alerts and newsletters and perform analytics to suggest opportunities for business development based on results for the South Region offices
• Coordinate event planning for the Region’s offices- including retreats, lunch and learns, webinars, client networking events, dinners and conferences, holiday parties, etc.
• Support other departments and assist with other marketing and research projects, including updating the marketing contacts database, as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marketing, communications or professional services experience. Law firm experience preferred.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Analytical skills and exceptional organizational ability
• Ability to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Ability to work in both an independent and team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Mastery of Microsoft Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with Constant Contact, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Survey Monkey is a plus
• Good judgment
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field is required

Stearns Weaver Miller is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.