Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Marketing Assistant in our Houston office. This position performs administrative work of a complex nature with a high degree of proficiency. Responsible for providing administrative support to the marketing team, as directed by the Director of Marketing Communications and the Marketing & Communications Operations Manager. Provides firm-wide support for departmental special projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supports the firm's Marketing and Business Development initiatives.
• Provides administrative support to the MBD leadership team.
• Serves as a primary point of direct administrative contact and liaison with offices, teams, individuals, and external agencies and vendors on a range of specified issues. Presents a professional and welcoming demeanor via phone, email or in person.
• Manages the job workflow, ensuring that project status is accurate and current. Confirms that Marcom request form submission is accurate and complete.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• Experience: Experience in a professional services office or other legal support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Other Qualifications: Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills. Accurate typing, word processing skills and ability to pay strict attention to detail. Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality. Must have strong organizational skills. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications. Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team.

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