BD & Marketing Assistant

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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.
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.
   

Desired Skills   

• 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.

Minimum Education    

• High School or GED
   

Preferred Education  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Business, or a related field preferred.
   

Certificates 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. CoPilot and SharePoint skills preferred.

• Basic knowledge of PPT design capabilities and skills is advantageous.

• 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.

Minimum Years of Experience  

• 1 year experience in Marketing, Communications, or administrative role is a plus.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
 

• 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. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.    

Work Environment    

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future. 
Disclaimer    

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. 
 

Application Process     

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. 
 

Accommodation    

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected]. 
 

Agency applications will not be considered.     
 

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.    
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $27.37 - $38.23 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.
 

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
 

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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.