Job Description

Our client, an international law firm is currently wishing to recruit a Business Development Assistant with 2-3 years of experience in a similar role in a law firm or professional services.
The role encompasses the following:
Maintain current and accurate experience lists, descriptions and case studies for use in marketing and business development efforts.
Assist with the preparation of business development presentations, briefings and new business proposals.
Maintain library of collateral materials and marketing information about the practices.
Maintain an accurate database of clients and other contacts to enable external communication.
Assist with practice, industry and office-related events, sponsorships and memberships to facilitate the development of the practices and to increase local visibility.
Assist with the development and execution of marketing/business development strategies, plans and projects.
Assist with drafting submissions for legal directories - including Chambers and Legal 500 - and awards.
Coordinate with PR/Media team members to promote exposure of the practice and individual lawyers, as appropriate.
Perform various administrative tasks including research, maintaining the Firm's contact database, budget requests, updating activity reports and other administrative duties.
Assist with the production and formatting of client alerts, newsletters, updates and invitations, working with the firm's marketing technology and design teams.
Generally, facilitate communication among and between the practices.
Flexibility around working hours (e.g., assisting at client events)
Candidate Profile:
Bright, enthusiastic and proactive personality
They are seeking the following:
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills.
Strong work ethic and service orientation.
Commitment to professional growth and development.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions.
Ability to prioritise and manage workload, work independently and as a member of teams, and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary.
Strong organisation skills.
Poise, tact and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.
Bachelor's degree preferred
2-3 years of related Business Development and marketing experience, preferably in a law firm