Business Development and Marketing Assistant

About the Role

Barack Ferrazzano's Business Development & Marketing department seeks a Business Development & Marketing Assistant to support strategic growth initiatives, marketing campaigns, and business development projects. This role offers direct collaboration with attorneys, practice group leaders, and administrative teams. It is ideal for a recent college graduate or early-career professional (0–2 years of experience) with a detail-oriented, organized approach, eager to build foundational marketing and business development skills in a professional services environment.

Position Details

• Title: Business Development & Marketing Assistant
• Department: Business Development & Marketing
• Reports To: Business Development & Marketing Manager
• Salary: $63,000.00 - $72,000.00 (commensurate with experience)
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (35-hour work week), Monday - Friday
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in Office, Monday & Friday Remote)
• Overtime: Occasional overtime may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital Content & Brand Management:
• Assist with writing, editing, and proofreading marketing and business development materials (e.g., practice descriptions, attorney bios, website content).
• Support updates to the firm's website, intranet, and social media channels, including daily posting, scheduling, and engagement on LinkedIn.
• 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 in internal and external communications.
• Event Planning & Execution:
• Coordinate internal and external firm events, sponsorships, and webinars.
• Draft and distribute invitations using Vuture (e-marketing software).
• Track event RSVPs, mailing lists, and day-of logistics.
• Source and order firm-branded materials and custom items for events.
• Proposals, Pitches & Client Development:
• Assist in drafting and formatting proposals, RFP responses, and pitch presentations.
• Prepare customized team sheets and meeting materials for client opportunities.
• Support attorneys and practice groups in gathering timely, accurate deliverables.
• Public Relations & Communications:
• Maintain the firm's CRM system, mailing lists, and contact records.
• Assist with drafting client alerts, press releases, and news items.
• Support opportunities to promote client and firm successes.
• Surveys, Rankings & Directories:
• Assist in preparing submissions for legal rankings, directories, and awards.
• Coordinate with attorneys to gather necessary information.
• Support updating current firm and attorney profiles across platforms.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Experience: 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• Proactive, eager-to-learn mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional demeanor and client-service orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.