Job Description
Job Description
FordHarrison, a national labor and employment law firm, is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Marketing Assistant to join its Marketing and Events team in Atlanta.
This entry-level position offers an opportunity to gain experience in professional services marketing while supporting the firm's marketing initiatives, events, communications, and administrative operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, comfortable with technology, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Arrangement: This position is fully office-based during an initial four- to six-week training period, after which employees are eligible to work remotely up to two days per week.
Responsibilities
- Assist with creating, formatting, and distributing marketing communications, including email campaigns, invitations, advertisements, and social media content.
- Update and maintain the firm's website, intranet, marketing databases, and contact lists.
- Support firm-hosted and sponsored events, including registration, logistics, attendee communications, vendor coordination, and continuing education applications.
- Process invoices, payment requests, and sponsorship payments; assist with marketing budget tracking.
- Prepare and ship event materials, collateral, and promotional items; maintain inventory of marketing supplies.
- Proofread marketing materials for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to firm branding guidelines.
- Respond to and route website inquiries and coordinate with attorneys, staff, vendors, and outside organizations.
- Provide general administrative support and assist with special projects as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize competing assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively.
- Strong initiative, reliability, sound judgment, and adaptability.
- Comfort using AI-powered tools to improve productivity and efficiency while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Professional interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Preferred
- Experience with Canva or other design tools.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, email marketing platforms, website content management, or social media tools.
- Previous marketing, event planning, or administrative experience, including internships.
About the Opportunity
This position offers hands-on experience in digital marketing, event planning, and marketing operations within a supportive, collaborative team at a national law firm. Many of our team members have worked together for years, and we are committed to helping newer colleagues learn, contribute, and grow. You will work alongside experienced marketing professionals who value mentoring, welcome questions and fresh ideas, and take an active interest in your professional development.
FordHarrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.