Marketing and Business Development Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts of pitches and proposals, including tracking attorney experience and producing reports.
• Work with the department’s research team to conduct research on potential clients, industries, and competitors, as well as other research and analysis to assist attorneys and team members with business development efforts.
• Support office-level sponsorships, including liaising with attorneys and outside organizations and helping ensure utilization of benefits.
• Update the Firm’s CRM database (Interaction) including data entry, external mailings, and producing reports.
• Provide editorial support for the development of attorney biographies, award submissions, and experience lists, as well as other drafted communications as necessary
• Assist Office Business Development team with coordination of regular team meeting schedules and help ensure smooth video conference connections, as well as specialized AV needs.
• Assist Business Development team members with the drafting and production of internal and external communications, including newsletters, invitation content, surveys, announcements, social graphics, and other communications as needed.
• Support the preparation for and execution of client events (briefings, webinars, conferences, social events and other similar events) including support with logistics, development of communications and materials, vendor engagement and other tasks as needed.
• Support national industry teams, as assigned, in conjunction with other members of the Office Marketing and Business Development team.
• Support other assignments and projects as needed.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business or related field or equivalent job experience.
• 0-2 years of experience. Law firm experience a plus but not required.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Solid technical skills including internet research, Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Database experience a plus (i.e. Interaction, Foundation)
• Ability to efficiently plan and manage time while handling projects for multiple supervisors and competing deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication skills; good grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary, and receptive to feedback.
• Ability to function in a collaborative organization and be a team player.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).