Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

We are seeking a permanent, full-time Marketing & Business Development Coordinator to join our Halifax-based team.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing & Business Development Support

• Support the planning and lead the execution of firm-hosted and third-party in-person and virtual events, webinars, and client programs, including coordination with venues, caterers, audio-visual providers, and promotional suppliers.
• Assist with business development initiatives, including support for lawyer involvement in industry conferences, sponsorships, memberships, and client-facing activities.
• Coordinate corporate sponsorships and charitable giving initiatives in alignment with firm priorities and community engagement goals.
• Support submissions for legal rankings, awards, and directories, including gathering information from lawyers and maintaining relevant deadlines.

Communications & Brand Management

• Coordinate the creation of digital and print marketing materials, including drafting and editing content, liaising with designers and vendors, and ensuring brand consistency.
• Maintain and update the firm’s website and social media platforms, ensuring content is current, accurate, and engaging.
• Support marketing campaigns and internal communications initiatives, including invitations, announcements, and campaign tracking.

Operations & Administration

• Coordinate branded merchandise, inventory, and client gifts, ensuring quality control and budget awareness.
• Manage relationships with external marketing vendors, including printers, designers, and promotional suppliers.
• Provide general administrative support for firm initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the firm and/or marketing and business development objectives.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, or business development; experience in a professional services or law firm environment is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with lawyers, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Experience with website content management systems, email marketing tools, and social media platforms, including knowledge of best practices.
• Experience coordinating advertising, design, or marketing projects, including preparing briefs and managing timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, etc.).
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, as required for events and firm initiatives.

Cox & Palmer provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• A generous paid vacation allowance
• Three flex days per year
• Paid sick days
• Firm paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
• Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• An annual Health and Fitness Allowance
• Group RRSP and TFSA programs

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.

Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process.

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This position will remain posted until successfully filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).