BD & Marketing Assistant

BD & Marketing Assistant

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.

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.

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.

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope