Business Development & Marketing Assistant

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is hiring a Business Development & Marketing Assistant in Chicago. The role supports growth initiatives, marketing campaigns, and cross-team project coordination under the Marketing Manager.

This is a 35-hour weekly, hybrid position (in-office Tue-Thu; Mon & Fri remote) with a 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. Ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional (0–2 years) who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 0–2 years of marketing, communications, or business development experience; internship in law firm or professional services is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with CRM, e-marketing tools, and webinar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in digital content and brand management, including writing and editing materials and updating website content.
• Plan and execute internal/external events, sponsorships, and webinars with scheduling and logistics support.
• Support proposals, pitches, and client development materials and meeting preparations.
• Assist in public relations, CRM maintenance, and distributing client alerts and news items.
• Coordinate submissions for rankings/directories and maintain profiles across platforms.

Skills

Strong writing

Project management

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Journalism/Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn

CRM databases

Vuture

On24/Zoom

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

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Business Development & Marketing Assistant

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

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1037

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 LinkedIn.
• 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, sponsorships, 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 gathering timely, accurate deliverables.

Public Relations & Communications

• Help maintain the firm's CRM system, mailing lists, and contact records.
• Assist with drafting client alerts, press releases, and news items.
• Support opportunities to promote client and firm successes.

Surveys, Rankings & Directories

• Assist in preparing submissions for legal rankings, directories, and awards.
• Help coordinate with attorneys to gather necessary information.
• Support updating current firm and attorney profiles across platforms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 0–2 years of marketing, communications, or business development experience; prior internship experience in a law firm, professional services, or agency environment is a plus.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and LinkedIn.
• Exposure to, or willingness to learn, CRM databases, e-marketing tools (Vuture), and webinar platforms (On24, Zoom).
• General comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude) is a plus.
• Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) and/or Canva is a plus; willingness to learn is required.

Core Competencies

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills– attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and a proactive, eager-to-learn mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with attorneys, staff, vendors, and firm leadership.
• Professional demeanor, client-service oriented, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment at an assigned station
• The Firm will consider hybrid work options based on the job needs for this position
• Limited physical effort required and very limited exposure to physical risk
• Must be able to comply with all safety requirements in our workplace

Disclaimer

Incumbents must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. The Firm reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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