Marketing & Communications Assistant (Start ASAP)

This is a rare opportunity to launch your career in one of Australia’s most prominent commercial law firms, in a role providing exposure to a wide range of marketing, communication and business development activities.

Our Marketing & Business Development team plays a vital role in promoting our brand, building strong relationships, driving business growth and ensuring exceptional client service. 

About the role:

As a Marketing & Communications Assistant, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience supporting various marketing and communication activities. You'll work closely with members of the Marketing & Business Development team, contributing to marketing and growth initiatives. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About you:

• Recent or upcoming completion (by mid-2025) of a degree in Marketing, Communication or Journalism.
• 1-2 years of work or volunteer experience (a plus, but not essential).
• Meticulous attention to detail – you’re someone who catches the little things.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong organisational skills.
• A passion for marketing, a proactive approach and a desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Update and publish content on the firm's website, including news releases, announcements, articles and lawyer profiles.
• Maintain and engage with our social media presence across platforms.
• Administer our CRM system, ensuring data accuracy and managing lists.
• Execute e-marketing campaigns, tracking key performance indicators for both internal and external communications.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of legal directory and award applications.
• Coordinate staff and office photoshoots.
• Design marketing materials and advertisements.
• Gather, analyse, and report on key marketing and business development activities.
• Assist with coordinating client events and corporate hospitality.
• Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Business Development team.

Desired skills and experience:

• Tertiary degree in marketing, communication, journalism or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of work experience (not essential).
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Social media savvy.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop (a plus but not essential).

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading professional services marketing setting.
• Exposure to a wide range of marketing and communication activities.