BD & Marketing Assistant

DLA Piper•Atlanta, GA

1d•$26 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The BD & Marketing Assistant plays an important role in supporting the marketing and business development activities of the firm. This position is ideal for someone who is proactive, creative, detail-oriented, and interested in the legal industry. You will work closely with members of the Marketing Operations team, and help to implement marketing strategies, coordinate events, and maintain the firm’s brand presence across various platforms. You will support a broad range of administrative and marketing-related tasks for the Marketing Operations team. Location This position can sit in our Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Tampa, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Collaboration: Works effectively with attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and external vendors to achieve marketing goals.
Creativity: Generates fresh ideas and approaches to enhance the firm’s visibility and outreach.
Adaptability: Remains flexible and resourceful in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Initiative: Takes ownership of tasks, anticipates needs, and proactively contributes to projects beyond assigned duties.
Technical Savvy: Eager to learn new technologies, tools, and platforms as required by evolving marketing strategies.
High School or GED
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.
1 year experience in Marketing, Communications, or administrative role is a plus.
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 (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.