BD & Marketing Assistant

DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive firm that values its people. The BD & Marketing Assistant will support marketing and business development activities, implement marketing strategies, coordinate events, and maintain the firm’s brand presence across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to report on Marketing and Business Development ROI and KPIs across a spectrum of traditional metrics including event engagement and team operational efficiencies and effectiveness
• Assist in planning and executing firm-sponsored webinars, conferences, and small event logistics
• Conduct research leveraging internal and external databases to support business development and marketing efforts
• Assist with tracking sponsorship opportunities with bar associations, charitable organizations, and industry partners
• Draft, edit, proofread, and help maintain business development content collateral including brochures and experience descriptions
• Handle invoicing, vendor communications, file organization, and other administrative tasks as required
• Assist with team-wide AI projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business development and marketing projects
• Perform other tasks and special projects as needed

Skills

• High School or GED
• 1 year experience in Marketing, Communications, or administrative role is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Professional demeanor and the ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
• Interest in the legal field and willingness to learn about legal terminology and industry trends
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
• Foster positive work relationships
• Comply with all firm policies and practices
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in digital/virtual conference calls; participating in meetings as needed
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Business, or a related field preferred
• CoPilot and SharePoint skills preferred
• Basic knowledge of PPT design capabilities and skills is advantageous

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

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