Fort Lauderdale

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a mid-level associate with four or more years of debt finance experience to join its thriving Financial Services Transaction practice. Specific experience representing lenders and borrowers on leveraged finance transactions, including drafting and negotiating credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, security agreements and other primary loan documents, as well as managing transaction closings and supervising junior associates and paralegals is preferred. Experience with mezzanine finance or other private credit funds is a plus. Applicants who have excellent analytical and writing skills, as well as a strong understanding of acquisition financing, are sought to become a part of a nationally recognized financial services team. We seek a bright, hard-working person with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your law school transcript.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Communications Specialist. This position may be located in any office within the Firm's footprint. This position reports to the Firm's Senior Public Relations Manager and is responsible for collaborating with members of the Marketing and Business Development (MBD) Department in the implementation of the Firm's communications strategy and with the Firm's Communications Coordinator in attorney credentialing initiatives, as well as provides general communications support to the entire MBD Department.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

1. Working with Business Development and Marketing Technology colleagues on the development and writing of website content such as practice group and industry descriptions
2. Working with Business Development and Marketing Technology colleagues to ensure best practices are utilized in client-facing communications such as client alerts and newsletters
3. Management and oversight of the MBD proofreading function, including responsibility for maintaining and enforcing the Firm's Style Guide
4. Proofreading, writing, and general communications support for all external-facing materials developed by the MBD Department
5. Management of all the Firm's attorney credentialing initiatives with the support of the Firm's Communications Coordinator and under the direction of the Senior Public Relations Manager. This will include legal directories such as Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Super Lawyers, as well as recognition opportunities through national legal media and local business media across the Firm's markets. This includes:
   1. leading the strategy and execution of the nomination and research processes;
   2. collaborating with attorney teams and Business Development colleagues in drafting and finalizing directory submissions, rankings, and surveys for practices across the Firm;
   3. and reviewing submissions for quality and content prior to submitting
6. Management of internal resources that track credentialing opportunities, including a resource outlining credentialing opportunities, their methodologies and validity to identify those that are most credible and strategic for the Firm and our attorneys
7. Leading internal education and training efforts related to credentialing initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

1. Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field
2. Minimum of three to five years of experience in communications, marketing or related role within a professional services organization (law firm experience preferred; supervisory experience a plus)
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Excellent organizational and project management skills
5. Superior attention to detail along with ability to multi-task and work within multiple deadlines
6. Ability to communicate effectively and establish credibility with professionals at all levels of the Firm., including senior leadership.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted.  Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability or veteran status.