Description
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We have earned the Best Employer in BC Award for the past 18 years and have been rated one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2022.
If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic and a team player, we are looking for you. We are currently looking for a BD & Marketing Coordinator to join our Marketing department and invite you to review the job description. This position reports to the Communications Manager and supports the Global BD & Marketing Sr Director and team in the day-to-day administration of the firm’s global business development efforts. This position includes facilitating communications projects including internal and external public relations efforts, digital projects, social media campaigns, business development efforts in connection with events and key clients and collaboration with other departments and teams, documenting procedures, and producing routine and ad-hoc reports.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains a variety of reports and to include tracking usage as well as key performance indicators;
- Creates, maintains and revises process documentation and other key projects as required;
- Works closely with the Global BD & Marketing Team and expanded CMBD Team across the US, collaborating with the International BD & Marketing Team and stakeholders across the firm, to service internal and external clients and requests;
- Works with outside vendors as needed to monitor open requests and flag any issues or delays, as well as track contractual obligations;
- May participate in the strategic planning and development of the Firm’s BD and marketing to meet business goals and initiatives;
- Assists with data tracking including referrals, key clients activities and strategic regional, in-market and global special projects; and
- Other duties as assigned with travel required as needed.
Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required
- Minimum two years of experience in a professional services environment, project management, data administration and/or customer support required;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, IT or related field preferred;
- Experience in a law firm setting preferred;
- Experience working with assigned practice group or similar is preferable but not required;
- Collaborative team player who can both take direction and self-start;
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to transfer learnings from one situation to the next, and a flexible and organized approach;
- Critical thinker, eager to learn, positive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines;
- Emerging relationship builder who is committed to learning the practice and eager to grow their skill set and takes the initiative to create and foster engagement;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required;
- Experience with CRM and experience management platforms such as InterAction is a plus;
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
- Foster positive work relationships;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
- French language skills (written and verbal) are considered an asset; and
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health benefits starting on your first day, including extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and emergency out-of-country travel insurance – with 100% of the premiums paid by the firm;
- Disability Coverage including both short and long-term disability benefits;
- Retirement savings benefits including a support staff pension plan (firm contributes to the plan and matches staff contributions to a maximum percentage of salary), and a Group RRSP where contributions can be deducted directly from pay;
- Time off including competitive vacation time offering based on tenure with the firm, paid sick time and acknowledgment of all statutory and some non-statutory holidays;
- Wellness benefits including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and an annual fitness/wellness subsidy;
- Hybrid Work Environment with the majority of positions having hybrid flexibility;
- Professional Development including support for ongoing continued learning opportunities; and
- Collaborative Team environment with staff and firm-wide events and celebrations throughout the year.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DLA Piper Canada encourages all Applicants with disabilities to contact DLA Piper Canada if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. DLA Piper Canada will consult with the Applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the Applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
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