Careers San Diego

Director of Marketing – San Diego

Put your marketing career into high gear as a Director of Marketing with Klinedinst PC.

Klinedinst is seeking an organized, hardworking, and upbeat individual to lead its marketing team in downtown San Diego. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or similar field. Ideal candidates would have at least 5+ years in a Senior Marketing Manager role, law firm experience preferred.

Klinedinst is dedicated to providing top-caliber legal services, while nurturing the professional development and personal advancement of each and every employee. We also aim to be good corporate citizens, working with friends and partners in the communities we live and work.

Essential responsibilities of this role include:

  • Cultivate, grow, lead, and effectively manage a marketing team that can provide full service to all attorneys interested in marketing firmware;
  • Partner with attorneys and Board of Directors to develop, present and execute strategic marketing plans for firm and by office;
  • Partner, coach and support key marketing shareholders to facilitate continued growth and diversification of key shareholder books;
  • Advise and support individual attorneys and teams to identify new business opportunities from clients and potential clients;
  • Advise lawyers on marketing and business development best practices; develop business development plans with attorneys firm-wide;
  • Manage relationships with agencies, media partners, vendors and contractors to execute against marketing initiatives;
  • Develop and manage cross-selling/referral process and marketing plans for key marketing shareholders and attorneys;
  • Participate in annual planning and budgeting process for marketing and business development efforts; track ROI;
  • Revise, update and implement new system for approval and tracking of marketing expenses;
  • Draft and provide guidance on client proposals and presentations;
  • Proactively develop and maintain updated firm website, intranet, and microsites, as applicable;
  • Plan and coordinate events, seminars, webinars, continuing legal education workshops, and social receptions that support practice and firm goals;
  • Develop client-facing digital and print marketing communications, client email alerts, newsletters and appropriate digital communication/presence/social media/SEO;
  • Develop and lead proactive brand strategy, implementing across all marketing channels and platforms;
  • Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for the firm’s business and legal markets including industry trends, ad spends, and competitive landscape;
  • Prepare firm and practice submissions for online directories, databases, and other publications;
  • Develop, compile and supervise marketing team to develop competitive intelligence and perform basic market research;
  • Develop and generate client leads for the firm; and
  • Partner with hiring team on Careers page and job postings to assure marketing/brand messaging and cohesion of external communications.

    A candidate for this position must demonstrate the following qualities:

    • Proactive and self-motivated
    • Possess an innovative spirit
    • Positive, direct interpersonal communication style
    • Writing skills
    • A “Get it Done” attitude

    Klinedinst is the place where you will find:

    • A supportive team-based law firm
    • Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
    • Chances to work on complex projects with significant responsibilities and client interaction
    • A dynamic culture that embraces opportunity and personal growth
    • Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
    • Merit-based compensation, with a starting annual salary range of $110,000-$155,000 (depends on experience).

    Pay ranges are provided in compliance with SB1162, California’s pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, including education, applicable experience, etc.

    Interested in working in a fast-paced environment with awesome team members who write job descriptions like this one? We’d like to hear from you. Please submit your resume today. Recruiters need not apply.

    Apply Now

    Benefits of a Career at Klinedinst

    At Klinedinst, we believe in a fun, yet professional and friendly culture with focus on both the individual and the team. Members of the Klinedinst team have proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, and a variety of other software packages. In addition, we have a competitive salary and benefit package, including:

    • Multiple Medical and Dental Insurance Options
      • Health Savings Account with employer contribution for those who elect an eligible medical plan
    • Employer sponsored Life Insurance with a voluntary buy up option
    • Employer sponsored Long Term Disability Insurance with a voluntary buy up option
    • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (125 Cafeteria Plan)
    • 401(k) Plan with discretionary employer match
    • Vision Reimbursement Plan*
    • Employer paid parking or transportation reimbursement*
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Health Advocate
    • Training and career development including MCLE, membership dues for professional associations and approved seminar related expenses
    • Mobile phone reimbursement*
    • Discounts on a variety of merchandise from Dell Computers and services from AT&T wireless.
    • Employer sponsored social events
    • Pet Insurance
    • AFLAC
    • Wellness program
    • Referral program
    • Parental Leave

    * Benefit levels may be capped and/or based on our internal policy and employee classification

    Due to the high volume of applications, only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. Recruiters and other third parties need not apply.

    KLINEDINST PC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. KLINEDINST PC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about our E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work.