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Business Development Assistant - Chicago, United States - ArentFox Schiff
Description
JOB TITLE: Business Development Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
REPORTS TO: Business Development Manager
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
LOCATION:
This position is available in the following office location(s) – Chicago, IL or Washington, DC
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides business development support to firmwide practice and industry groups. The Business Development Assistant will provide support for a broad range of functions including research, maintenance of attorney biographies, drafting and posting content for the website related to events and completed matters, supporting events and sponsorships, and providing assistance to other members of the business development team who support the firm's practice areas and strategic initiatives. In addition, this position will provide administrative support to the department including document maintenance and data entry. The Business Development Assistant should be a self-starter who works well in a team and enjoys a fast-paced, collegial environment. Great working conditions in a team atmosphere.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Education
Bachelor's degree required; Communications- or Marketing-related concentration preferred
Experience:
Entry level up to 2 years' experience. Previous internship or work experience in marketing preferred.
ABOUT ARENTFOX SCHIFF:
ArentFox Schiff LLP is internationally recognized in core industries where business and the law intersect. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, the firm serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations.
ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
A job description is a general description of the function and major duties of a job. It may not specify all duties, tasks, and assignments associated with a job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to direct, assign, and control the work of employees in a unit. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities are requirements of all jobs at ArentFox Schiff LLP. Additional job-related qualifications may be specified for some openings. Job descriptions are subject to periodic review.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Vets/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The following table indicates the degree of working conditions expected for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements.
N/A = 0-10%, Occasionally = 11-33%, Frequently = %, Constantly = %
Requirement/Frequency
Travel - Occasionally
Sitting - Constantly
Standing - Occasionally
Walking - Frequently
Reading - Constantly
Typing - Constantly
Concentration - Frequently
Oral and Written Communication- Constantly
Horizontal Reaching - N/A
Vertical Reaching - N/A
Twisting - Occasionally
Repetitive Arm/Hand/Finger Movements - Frequently
Weight - Occasionally, up to 15 lbs.
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