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APPLICATION ANALYST (Houston)
Locke Lord LLP, a national law firm with 600+ users, seeks an Application Analyst.  To qualify must have B.A., 3+ yrs. exp. in installation scripting (Wise Studio a plus), knowledge of Windows XP registry structure and knowledge of application deployment methods using Altris Deployment Console or Altiris Notification Server. Responsibilities include: creating and initial testing of customized scripts and troubleshooting application errors and conflicts. We offer state-of-the-art equipment, competitive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to work with a dynamic team of developers.

Interested candidates, please send resume to:
Locke Lord LLP

F: 312-443-0530

GRAPHICS PROJECT MANAGER (Houston)
Locke Lord LLP is looking for a creative, well-organized and dynamic Graphics Project Manager for its Houston. This firmwide position will serve a dual role as the Firm’s designer and overseer of all graphics projects, responsible for producing brand-consistent, customized marketing materials that support and promote the Firm’s growing global presence. The Graphics Project Manager must have a keen artistic/design eye, but also maintain a deadline-driven schedule and be able to work confidently and competently in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that demands flexibility, accuracy, creativity and organization. The position’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Hands-on design of all marketing materials, including brochures, folders, newsletter templates, presentations, ads, invitations, professional announcements and other custom projects as requested;
  • Playing a lead role in the creative side of new marketing pieces, from initial brainstorming and conception to ultimate production; will include working closely with marketing colleagues, Firm attorneys and other professionals;
  • Training, mentoring and guiding marketing colleagues who prepare sponsorship ads, announcements, recruiting materials and other office-specific marketing pieces firmwide;
  • Selection, hiring and management of print vendors and evaluation of final products to ensure design integrity and quality;
  • Developing and updating style sheets and guidelines for all templates used by marketing team colleagues and assistance in easy access to these templates;
  • Providing creative leadership and direction to all graphics marketing projects as requested and proactive awareness of new design software and legal marketing trends in online and print materials; and
  • Analyzing target audiences and the effectiveness of marketing materials, with a constant eye on improving their impact, making them fresh and unique, while also maintaining the integrity of the Locke Lord brand.

Desired Skills & Experience Requirements
  • Approximately 5 years of graphics design and some management experience;
  • Undergraduate degree is required, with a specialization in graphics or a related degree;
  • Able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, think fast and smart and produce quality, innovative products on deadline;
  • Proficient in design software, including Quark, as well as PowerPoint, Word and Excel, with experience in html a plus;
  • Overriding curiosity and patience in studying and testing new and evolving design products on the market and be able to demonstrate how they can improve Firm materials;
  • Outstanding team player able to work effectively and efficiently with all Firm employees;
  • Excellent communication skills, both face-to-face and online; and
  • Service-oriented and responsive to internal clients/colleagues.

The Graphics Project Manager will report to the Director of Communications.

Interested candidates, please send resume to:
Locke Lord LLP

F: 312-443-0530

LITIGATION SUPPORT ANALYST (New York)
Locke Lord LLP, an international law firm, seeks a Litigation Support Analyst for busy New York office.   To qualify must have B.A., 3-5 years of progressive project management experience in a litigation environment with working knowledge of Litigation Lifecycle and Electronic Discovery processes.  Must also have working knowledge of Law PreDiscovery, Concordance, Opticon, Case Notebook, CaseLogistix, CaseMap, TimeMap and other litigation support applications. Responsibilities include:
  • Implement/process/maintain and support various forms of litigation support databases and document repositories;
  • Provide training and support for attorney and paralegals using various litigation software;
  • Interface with in-house staff and vendors on litigation projects and software;
  • Maintain professional relationships with outside vendors;
  • Serve as primary contact for NY office for all E-Discovery matters;
  • Assist attorneys and staff in the successful production of documents in appropriate format; and
  • Understand the current makeup of various in-house storage, hardware and software schemea(s) in place.

Interested candidates, please send resume to:
Locke Lord LLP

F: 312-443-0530

MARKETING COORDINATOR (Houston)
Locke Lord LLP, an international law firm, has an immediate opening for a Marketing Coordinator located in their Houston office. This position supports the Houston office in all aspects of marketing. To qualify for this challenging position candidates must have a B.A in Marketing or related field, a minimum of 4 yrs. previous experience in marketing with emphasis in event management. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written, verbal and organizational skills and will also be proficient in MS Office Suite including Powerpoint and Excel.  Responsibilities include:
  • Assist Houston Marketing Manager with all internal and external attorney and client related events, dinners, conferences and seminars;
  • Coordinate venue logistics, invitations, mailing lists, RSVPs, nametags, serving as “host” of the events and calendaring events for inclusion on the Firm’s website and internal newsletter;
  • Coordinate updates of firm legal listings and memberships;
  • Coordinate various charitable events, including the execution, registration, firm branding, and RSVPs;
  • Assist Marketing Manager in compiling and organizing data for annual budget and monthly expense reports;
  • Maintain spreadsheets for various sporting and concert event tickets and suites;
  • Prepare materials for attorney CLEs and other speaking opportunities;
  • Prepare correspondence and materials for all attorney new hires;
  • Work with Houston Office Managing Partner on various attorney related marketing initiatives; and
  • Participate as a member of national marketing team to provide assistance to other members of the team on marketing/business development projects as needed.

We offer excellent benefit/salary package and an opportunity to be part of a professional team. Interested candidates, please send resume to:
Locke Lord LLP

F: 312-443-0530

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