Business Development Assistant

 

Department:   Business Development

 

Organizational Relationship:  Reports to the Business Development Manager

 

General Summary:  The Business Development Assistant provides business development and marketing support to the local office.  He or she supports the development and implementation of local business development programs including but not limited to, major pitches and presentations, special events, research, and public relations by assisting with daily tasks and responsibilities of the department.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supports the local Business Development (BD) staff with daily administrative tasks, including submitting check requests, expense reports, maintenance of pitch book files, and updating information on department spreadsheets and online databases

2.      Assists with the collection of deal and case data from local attorneys, and assists with reporting the data to appropriate members of the global BD department

3. Assists with updating and maintaining local marketing materials, including practice profiles, office resumes, attorney profiles, and PowerPoint presentations
4.  Assists in the production of local pitch books, presentations, and follow-ups with key attorneys after the pitch
5. Assists BD staff at special events such as panel/speaking engagements, community projects, and seminars
6. Assists with research on local company best practices and market and industry trends for department Managers and Coordinators
7. Assists with special projects on various issues as needed
8. Promotes effective work practices, works as a team member, has respect for co-workers

 

 

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.   

 

Work Experience: 

One (1) to two (2) years of experience in marketing/communications/public relations, preferably at a law firm or in the professional service marketing industry

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Well developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. 
• Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Organization skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to proofread and ensure accuracy in written materials including pitches, presentations, etc.
• Willingness to complete all tasks and learn new skills.
• Advanced knowledge in PC applications, including PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel.  Familiarity with InterAction a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

 

Compensation: This position pays a base salary between $40-45K plus excellent benefits

 

Please submit your confidential resume, attached as a word document, to:  Peted@pacificcoastjobs.com