Front-End Web Developer & Designer

Job Title: Front-End Web Developer & Designer
Classification: Contractor
Location: Remote
Department: Marketing
Supervisor: EVP of Technology

The Company:

Rockpoint Legal Funding is one of the largest and most reputable legal funding companies on the West Coast, offering a helping hand to plaintiffs and their families while their attorneys fight for a fair settlement. With the ultimate goal of helping people ease the stress of these legal matters, Rockpoint provides a suite of services to personal injury attorneys, including pre-and post-settlement funding, non-recourse cost advances, and medical lien purchases. Founded in 2015, Rockpoint has realized consistent quarter-over-quarter growth and is very well capitalized to continue its historical track record of growth and excellent customer service.

Rockpoint is the sole funding company to have an endorsement from the Consumer Association of California (CAOC), the statewide consumer attorney association.

Position Description: 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-capitalized mid-size firm and kickstart your career or take it to the next level at a great company. We are a tight-knit group looking for our next superstar team member to join us as a Front-End Web Developer & Designer. The Front-End Web Developer & Designer is integral to the business' daily operations assisting the organization in meeting business objectives, as well as ensuring that Rockpoint stands out from its competitors through strategic optimization efforts.

Requirements

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain and upgrade a WordPress based website tech stack, ensuring the integrity of custom built code as changes are applied.
• Routinely upload fresh content, provided by a separate content creation team, to the site, maintaining appropriate URL structure and adding meta descriptions, Titles and tags according to Google SEO best practices.
• Regularly meet with Head of Technology to check progress against goals and site KPIs and adjust strategy as needed.
• Be able to suggest changes and updates according to best practices.
• Monitor analytics to track performance and compare to other industry sites to ensure competitiveness.
• Monitor backlink health and remove/disavow toxic backlinks as appropriate.
• Front-end web and design.
• Building new websites.
• Managing multiple existing websites.

Qualifications: 

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or a related field;
• Prior experience in with WordPress is REQUIRED;
• Have strong ability to write custom code;
• Advanced understanding and experience with Google Analytics (GA4);
• Ability to use SEO tools (Moz, Semrush, Etc.) to ascertain performance metrics;
• Advanced understanding of APIs and plug-ins associated with Tech Stack;
• Advanced web design skills & front-end web programming skills;
• Positive attitude & team player;
• Strong communication (verbal, listening, writing);
• Strong analytical & organizational skills;
• Immaculate attention to detail;
• Possess strong critical thinking abilities;
• Thorough understanding of confidentiality and discretion;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Effective decision-making & conflict-management skills;
• Bilingual (Spanish & English C1/C2) Preferred.

The right candidate will have stellar skills in SEO & Front-end web development. Making websites quickly, cheaply, and efficiently.

Benefits

Rockpoint’s Core Values: 

• Be Efficient
• Be Collaborative & Communicate Constantly
• Be Accountable
• Be Ethical, Always
• Care
• Have Fun!

Continued Opportunities: 

Opportunities for career growth are bountiful. We encourage associates to learn and grow.

Benefits: 

• 5 Paid Time Off Days (Awarded on 91st day of continued service)
• 10 Paid US Holidays

Compensation: 

$10.00 - $15.00 USD Per Hour