Communications Assistant

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Long-term/Short)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) and Matching

Annual Salary Review

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Full-time (minimum 37.5 hours/week)

Job summary

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP, Attorneys at Law, is seeking a Communications Assistant to join our Austin team. The role supports the Communications Department with drafting, editing, content creation for marketing materials, and basic graphics.

A strong writer with organizational skills will thrive in a deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field and has 0–2 years of professional office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in a professional office or internship.
• Exceptional written communication with strong proofreading ability.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) and Canva/WordPress familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit internal and external communications.
• Support content creation for marketing materials and campaigns.
• Coordinate brand communications and proofreading for grammar and brand alignment.
• Create basic graphics, flyers and promotional assets; assist with reports and proposals.
• Monitor online engagement and track brand mentions; support response campaigns.
• Organize content and image libraries; assist with vendor research and quotes.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Time management

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)

Canva

WordPress

Salesforce

LinkedIn

Job description

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP, Attorneys at Law, is looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team as a Communications Assistant. The position will office in our Austin location.

We are seeking a creative, organized and motivated Communications Assistant to support our Communication Department. In this role, you will support internal and external communication efforts, assist with marketing materials and provide administrative support to the communication team. This role is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in communication, public relations or marketing. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, creative, tech-savvy and capable of managing multiple projects under deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting and editing internal and external communications
• Support content creation for marketing materials and campaigns
• Help coordinate brand communications
• Proofread and edit team materials for grammar and brand alignment
• Assist with the creation of basic graphics, flyers and promotional assets
• Conduct research to support communication strategies
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations and reports
• Monitor online reviews and engagement
• Track brand mentions and assist with response campaigns
• Compile reports on communication and proposal performance
• Organize content libraries, photo libraries and files
• Vendor research and project quotes

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a professional office and/or internship.
• Writing Skills: Exceptional written communication skills with strong attention to detail and strong proofreading ability.
• Software: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign). Familiarity with Responsive and Salesforce helpful but not required.
• Digital Tools: Familiarity with LinkedIn and email platforms such as Constant Contact.
• Design/Web: Creativity and basic knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress.
• Soft Skills: Strong organization and time-management skills and a collaborative team mindset.

Work Environment

This position involves:

• In-office
• Sitting at a computer most of the day
• On the job training

Benefits & Salary

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and Eligible for 401(k) Matching
• Annual Salary Review
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Full-time (minimum 37.5 hours/week), $19/hour

About Perdue Brandon

Perdue Brandon is a nationwide law firm representing more than 2,500 governmental agencies in the collection of governmental receivables. The Firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1970 and currently has 15 offices with more than 450 employees including more than 60 attorneys. To realize our vision of ensuring that every community has the resources to prosper, Perdue Brandon is steadfast in our mission to pursue excellence with a relentless dedication to reliability, respect and results, creating partnerships that fuel success. We are guided by our core values of People First, Integrity, Above the Line (exercising ownership, accountability and responsibility), Excellence and Tenacity. For more information about the Firm, visit our website at www.pbfcm.com.