Business Development & Marketing Assistant

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Full Time Regular Full-Time Clerical Chicago, IL, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $63,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

Barack Ferrazzano's Business Development & Marketing department is looking to expand by adding a Business Development & Marketing Assistant. The Business Development & Marketing Assistant will support the Firm's strategic growth initiatives, assist with marketing campaigns, and help coordinate business development projects. Working closely with and under the guidance of the Business Development & Marketing Manager, this position offers the opportunity to learn directly from and collaborate with attorneys, practice group leaders, and administrative teams across the firm.

This role is well suited for a recent college graduate or early-career professional (0–2 years of experience) who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, organized, and ready to build foundational marketing and business development skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented, professional services environment.

Position: Business Development & Marketing Assistant

Dept./Practice Group: Business Development & Marketing

FLSA: Nonexempt

Reports To: Business Development & Marketing Manager

Manages Others: No

Salary:$63,000.00 - $72,000.00 commensurate with experience

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, (35-hour work week), Monday - Friday, Hybrid:
Tuesday-Thursday in Office with Monday & Friday Remote;
Occasional overtime

Job Summary: The Business Development & Marketing Assistant will support the firm's strategic growth initiatives, assist with marketing campaigns, and help coordinate business development projects. Working closely with and under the guidance of the Business Development & Marketing Manager, this position offers the opportunity to learn directly from and collaborate with attorneys, practice group leaders, and administrative teams across the firm.

The Assistant will assist with marketing materials, website and social media content updates, events, client proposals and RFP responses, and support the firm's CRM and other marketing tools. This role is well suited for a recent college graduate or early-career professional (0–2 years of experience) who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, organized, and ready to build foundational marketing and business development skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented, professional services environment.

Responsibilities:

Digital Content & Brand Management

• Assist with writing, editing, and proofreading marketing and business development materials, including practice descriptions, attorney bios, and website content.
• Support updates to the firm's website, intranet, and social media channels, including assisting with day-to-day posting, scheduling, and engagement on Linked In.
• Help 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 across internal and external communications.

Event Planning & Execution

• Assist with coordinating internal and external firm events, sponsor ships, and webinars.
• Help draft and distribute invitations using Vuture (e-marketing software).
• Support tracking of event RSVPs, mailing lists, and day-of logistics.
• Assist with sourcing and ordering firm-branded materials and custom items for events.

Proposals, Pitches & Client Development

• Assist in drafting and formatting proposals, RFP responses, and pitch presentations.
• Help prepare customized team sheets and meeting materials for client opportunities.
• Support attorneys and practice groups in…