Practice Development & Marketing Coordinator

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago seeks a Practice Development Assistant to support Corporate and Real Estate marketing and business development efforts. You will coordinate projects, manage communications, and contribute to pitches and client materials.

You will work closely with the Senior Practice Development Coordinator, handling budgets, meetings, and collateral creation while leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–4 years of professional experience; law firm experience preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CRM systems and AI tech a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial reports in Excel.
• Monitor budgets and provide monthly budget reports to leaders.
• Coordinate logistics for virtual/in-person meetings, trainings, and CLE programs.
• Draft and edit internal communications and surveys.
• Create brand-compliant PowerPoint presentations.
• Manage department and practice group portals.
• Support collection of marketing content for pitches and proposals.
• Assist with industry ranking submissions and reference management.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency.
• Support external-facing client communications formatting.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

CRM systems

AI technologies

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago seeks a Practice Development Assistant to support Corporate and Real Estate marketing and business development efforts. You will coordinate projects, manage communications, and contribute to pitches and client materials.

You will work closely with the Senior Practice Development Coordinator, handling budgets, meetings, and collateral creation while leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.