Business Development Assistant
Business Development Assistant
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Job Description
THE FIRM
As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Join a dynamic Business Development team supporting over 300 attorneys in Alston & Birds Corporate & Tax practice areas nationwide. As a Business Development Assistant youll play a key role in a fast-paced attorney-facing environmentcollaborating directly with lawyers and gaining exposure to high-profile legal work. Were looking for a proactive detail-oriented self-starter who is eager to learn take initiative and deliver top-tier TOP ECHELON service with professionalism and enthusiasm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Supporting Corporate & Tax Area graphics requests for sponsorships and event participation (ads payment firm materials attorney bios etc.)
- Assisting with auditing practice area marketing lists and providing support for developing mailing lists for specific events as needed.
- Assisting with a host of other administrative tasks in support of marketing and business development efforts for the Corporate & Tax Areas (PowerPoints client gift policies CLE presentation materials Team Site document posting Area and Group rosters etc.)
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced service-oriented environment is essential.
- Self-starter with an eagerness to learn be proactive and seek new tasks and projects.
- Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and proficient with grammar and editing.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of attorneys and colleagues throughout the firm.
- Interested in developing deeper knowledge of marketing principles procedures concepts and practical applications.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) preferred.
- Experience with CRM document management systems and relational databases a plus.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Preferred: bachelors degree preferably in journalism English marketing management communications or other business oriented degree.
- Preferred: Previous experience in marketing business development and/or practice management in a law firm or professional services firm.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
Employment Type
Full-Time
