Regional Business Development Assistant

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Regional Business Development Assistant

Department: Business Development

Reports To: Regional Business Development Managers

Location: Austin; however this role can sit in any of Jackson Walkers office locations and candidate applications within those cities will also be considered.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Jackson Walker the largest law firm in Texas has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Regional Business Development Assistant in our Austin office. The Regional Business Development Assistant supports the execution of regional business development and marketing initiatives across multiple offices. This role assists with content development event coordination market research and internal communications to support the firms strategic growth objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Development & Communications

• Develop written content and presentation materials for internal and external use.
• Create and format PowerPoint presentations and supporting graphics.
• Assist in drafting and distributing meeting recaps and communications.

Meeting & Event Coordination

• Coordinate logistics for meetings and events including scheduling room reservations catering and A/V support.
• Track RSVPs and manage attendee communications.
• Support on-site execution of events and meetings.

Calendar & Program Management

• Maintain comprehensive calendars for meetings training programs and firm initiatives.
• Track key business development activities and deadlines.

Community & Sponsorship Coordination

• Research community engagement opportunities for attorneys.
• Maintain records of attorney participation in community organizations.
• Coordinate firm sponsorships and ensure utilization of associated benefits.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Manage ticket distribution for events and track allocation decisions.
• Maintain and update files within the document management system (iManage).
• Support departmental projects and initiatives as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in business marketing or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing communications or business development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed.

WORK CONDITIONS:

This position operates in a professional office environment with standard equipment. Occasional travel and overtime may be required based on business needs.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions responsibilities or requirements.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

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