Marketing & Communications Project Manager

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About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (Skadden) has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. By relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are recognized as a global powerhouse for complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the open, collaborative relationships we build with clients. Our attorneys, who reflect diverse backgrounds and perspectives, collaborate seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Marketing & Communications Project Manager to join our Firm. Within this position you will be responsible for planning and supporting the Chicago and Houston Office's marketing and communications efforts, with an emphasis on pitch opportunity/development, requests for proposals (RFPs), practice group- and office-related marketing materials, key client relationship reviews, event strategy and content development (internal and client-facing) and collaboration with Marketing Department members in other U.S. and international offices.​

As the Marketing & Communication Project Manager you will:

• Work closely with the Chicago and Houston partners and the Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications, Chicago/Houston, to continue enhancing the profile of the offices, its practices and attorneys.
• Serve as a back-up for the Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications, Chicago/Houston, across all functions.
• Produce innovative and compelling new business materials, including pitches, proposals and responses to RFPs, using applications such as InDesign and Microsoft Office.
• Conduct research for new business, competitive intelligence and industry trends, leveraging Firm resources.
• Monitor activities of and communicate with partners, counsel and senior associates regarding deals and significant rulings; promote successes via appropriate internal and external channels.
• Partner with global Business Development team to compile competitive intelligence and industry trends.
• Conceive and manage all aspects of special events, such as educational seminars, webcasts and conferences, and social events, including arranging venue and services, coordinating invitation lists, producing materials and attending events when appropriate.
• Manage Chambers and award/ranking submissions for attorneys and practices (with the support of the coordinators).
• Help to prepare for and manage marketing and business development meetings with partners and counsel.
• Identify speaking and thought leadership writing opportunities for partners and counsel in collaboration with Global Events and Public Relations teams.
• Assist with any client-related activities and partnerships.
• Support internal communications covering latest developments.
• Liaise with other internal support departments (such as Client Accounting, Business Development, Human Resources, Attorney Recruiting and Development, Library, and Technology) for responses to surveys and ranking lists, as needed.
• Support internal communications covering latest development.
• In coordination with practice leaders, prepare and regularly update Chicago/Houston Offices and practice area descriptions for Skadden.com and other marketing materials.
• Take a leadership role with special projects that may arise from time to time and require insights from Marketing & Communications.
• Prepare and updates partner, counsel and associate biographies for the Chicago, Houston and other offices, as needed.
• Coordinate partner contact list management in InterAction (CRM) for the purposes of Firm mailings and event invitations.
• Assist with office-focused events, when warranted.
• Support local client-facing pro bono and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion affinity group activities in the Chicago and Houston offices.
• Utilize Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, InDesign, and other software tools to develop collateral materials and marketing presentations
• Ensure current knowledge of firm policies and practices for staff, current knowledge of industry trends, and continued professional development for staff.
• Maintain confidentiality, continuous concentration, alertness and attention to detail necessary to uphold SASM&F standards. Duties are varied and regularly require logic, analysis and discretion. Often handle issues not covered by standard practices. Provide direction on SASM&F standards (attendanc