Business Development & Marketing Assistant

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$63K/yr – $72K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate digital content, branding, and client development support across marketing channels, while assisting with proposals, events, and PR workstreams.

  • Support content creation and proofreading for materials and bios
  • Assist with website, intranet, and social media updates and scheduling
  • Help plan and execute internal and external events and client opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Digital Content & Brand Management
  • • Assist with writing, editing, and proofreading marketing and business development materials, including practice descriptions, attorney bios, and website content.
  • • Support updates to the firm's website, intranet, and social media channels, including assisting with day-to-day posting, scheduling, and engagement on LinkedIn.
  • • Help maintain the firmwide social media calendar and associated content.
  • • Assist with basic image and graphic edits using Canva/Adobe Creative Suite.
  • • Support consistent use of firm branding across internal and external communications.
  • Event Planning & Execution
  • • Assist with coordinating internal and external firm events, sponsorships, and webinars.
  • • Help draft and distribute invitations using Vuture (e-marketing software).
  • • Support tracking of event RSVPs, mailing lists, and day-of logistics.

Requirements

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Legal Studies, or related field.
  • 0–2 years of marketing, communications, or business development experience; prior internship experience in a law firm, professional services, or agency environment is a plus.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and LinkedIn.
  • Exposure to, or willingness to learn, CRM databases, e-marketing tools (Vuture), and webinar platforms (On24, Zoom).
  • Core Competencies: Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills— attention to detail is a must.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills and a proactive, eager-to-learn mindset.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with attorneys, staff, vendors, and firm leadership.
  • Professional demeanor, client-service oriented, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

  • Prior internship experience in a law firm, professional services, or agency environment is a plus.
  • General comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude) is a plus.
  • Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) and/or Canva is a plus; willingness to learn is required.

Salaries

Posted range

$63K/yr – $72K/yr

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