BD & Marketing Assistant

Position Overview

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, and detail-oriented. You will work closely with members of the Marketing Operations team to implement marketing strategies, coordinate events, and maintain the firm's brand presence across various platforms while supporting a broad range of administrative and marketing-related tasks.

Location: 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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED
• Experience Required: 1 year experience in Marketing, Communications, or an administrative role is a plus
• Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (CoPilot and SharePoint skills preferred); basic knowledge of PPT design; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; excellent organizational and time-management skills; professional demeanor; and an interest in the legal field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Collaboration – works effectively with attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and external vendors to achieve marketing goals
• Qualifications: Creativity – generates fresh ideas and approaches to enhance the firm's visibility and outreach
• Qualifications: Adaptability – remains flexible and resourceful in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Qualifications: Initiative – takes ownership of tasks, anticipates needs, and proactively contributes beyond assigned duties
• Qualifications: Technical Savvy – eager to learn new technologies, tools, and platforms as required by evolving marketing strategies
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Business, or a related field preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: The firm's expected hiring range is $26.59 - $37.30 per hour depending on the candidate's geographic market location
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan