Sidley Austin
BD and Marketing Assistant
Sidley Austin, New York, New York, us, 10261
Summary:
The Business Development and Marketing Assistant is a key team member within the Marketing Department. The Assistant supports the regional Business Development and Marketing team with a variety of activities focused on promoting the lawyers and practices in the region and enabling client engagement, as described below. They take an active role in learning about the lawyers, practices, and clients of the Firm and work closely with colleagues across offices and functions to assist with a range of integrated business development and marketing efforts.Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinates the production and distribution of various legal updates sent to clients, including formatting documents for print, web, and email, obtaining appropriate approvals from lawyers and colleagues, posting to the website and other databases, and creating post-distribution readership reportsWorks with the marketing team to plan and execute Firm sponsored and hosted client events, including distributing invitations, processing registrations, maintaining registration lists, coordinating the production of event materials, staffing the events, and assisting with post-event follow upSupports the offices client entertainment activities, including management of the Firms ticket assets and allocation systemCoordinates with the Digital Communications team to maintain website content and execute social media campaignsAssists in drafting internal announcements as well as news items for the website and social media platformsAssists with the preparation and tracking of regional awards and rankings submissionsCoordinates sponsorships for regional conferences and seminarsCoordinates with the Creative team to develop and distribute event invitations and sponsorship adsDrafts and updates lawyer biographiesCoordinates professional photos for lawyersManages office inventory of client giftsGenerates and updates marketing materials as requested by Department members, such as brochures and presentationsMaintains the Firms CRM system: tracks activities for clients, alumni, and friends of the Firm; ensures that contact information is accurate and up-to-date and that contacts are associated with the proper mailing lists; generates and formats reports as needed; and guides secretaries in the effective use of the CRM systemAssists in maintaining and updating marketing department databases and records to track regional events, rankings and awards, experience, team calendar, etc.Performs basic research and data collection on clients and contacts, industries, and competitorsMaintains accurate records for marketing expenses and prepares payment requests for approvalAssists with the Marketing Departments support of other Firm departments (HR and Recruiting, CLE, Diversity, Pro Bono, etc.)Interacts with vendors as neededAdministrative and other projects as assignedNew York Applicants: Salaries may vary by location. In New York, the estimated target salary range of this role is $59,000 $65,000, in addition to bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefit package. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).Education and/or Experience:Required:A Bachelors degree from an accredited universityExcellent writing and proofreading skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and OutlookPreferred:Previous professional experience, especially event management and/or marketingKnowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, Salesforce, and/or FoundationGeneral understanding of legal competitive landscapeOther Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesSidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Business Development and Marketing Assistant is a key team member within the Marketing Department. The Assistant supports the regional Business Development and Marketing team with a variety of activities focused on promoting the lawyers and practices in the region and enabling client engagement, as described below. They take an active role in learning about the lawyers, practices, and clients of the Firm and work closely with colleagues across offices and functions to assist with a range of integrated business development and marketing efforts.Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinates the production and distribution of various legal updates sent to clients, including formatting documents for print, web, and email, obtaining appropriate approvals from lawyers and colleagues, posting to the website and other databases, and creating post-distribution readership reportsWorks with the marketing team to plan and execute Firm sponsored and hosted client events, including distributing invitations, processing registrations, maintaining registration lists, coordinating the production of event materials, staffing the events, and assisting with post-event follow upSupports the offices client entertainment activities, including management of the Firms ticket assets and allocation systemCoordinates with the Digital Communications team to maintain website content and execute social media campaignsAssists in drafting internal announcements as well as news items for the website and social media platformsAssists with the preparation and tracking of regional awards and rankings submissionsCoordinates sponsorships for regional conferences and seminarsCoordinates with the Creative team to develop and distribute event invitations and sponsorship adsDrafts and updates lawyer biographiesCoordinates professional photos for lawyersManages office inventory of client giftsGenerates and updates marketing materials as requested by Department members, such as brochures and presentationsMaintains the Firms CRM system: tracks activities for clients, alumni, and friends of the Firm; ensures that contact information is accurate and up-to-date and that contacts are associated with the proper mailing lists; generates and formats reports as needed; and guides secretaries in the effective use of the CRM systemAssists in maintaining and updating marketing department databases and records to track regional events, rankings and awards, experience, team calendar, etc.Performs basic research and data collection on clients and contacts, industries, and competitorsMaintains accurate records for marketing expenses and prepares payment requests for approvalAssists with the Marketing Departments support of other Firm departments (HR and Recruiting, CLE, Diversity, Pro Bono, etc.)Interacts with vendors as neededAdministrative and other projects as assignedNew York Applicants: Salaries may vary by location. In New York, the estimated target salary range of this role is $59,000 $65,000, in addition to bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefit package. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).Education and/or Experience:Required:A Bachelors degree from an accredited universityExcellent writing and proofreading skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and OutlookPreferred:Previous professional experience, especially event management and/or marketingKnowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, Salesforce, and/or FoundationGeneral understanding of legal competitive landscapeOther Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesSidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer