Builden Partners seeks a Chicago-based Marketing Assistant to support the development and execution of marketing and business development strategies for our growing roster of law firm clients. Under the direction of the Chief Services Officer, this position will work closely with internal team members to advance the written and tactical marketing efforts across multiple clients. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with 1-2 years of marketing experience, exceptional organizational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment. About Builden Builden is a full-service marketing agency redefining how law firms approach marketing and business development. Headquartered in Chicago with clients across the country, our process-driven approach to law firm marketing has fueled remarkable growth, earning us a spot on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List in 2025 and 2026. Contract Structure This is a remote contract position with an expected commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week, with the opportunity for additional work as client demand grows. Contractors set their own schedules while remaining responsive during regular business hours and meeting all assigned deadlines.

Responsibilities

Drafting marketing content under team direction, including: Website copy, attorney bios, practice group descriptions, case studies and case wins Social media copy for LinkedIn, X and Facebook Client newsletters, alerts and press releases Award submissions, including award and list tracking management PowerPoint and proposal content, including layout and formatting Marketing collateral, such as pitch decks and brochures Concise, compelling copy that fits required word limits Completing digital marketing communications projects, including: Email distributions, event invitations and digital ads, including list building and scheduling in HubSpot, Mailchimp or Constant Contact Website updates and back-end content execution following process documents and templates Social media post coordination and metrics analysis Basic graphic design and visual content development using tools such as Canva Executing event logistics, including: Venue and vendor research Invitation list management and RSVP tracking Guest outreach and follow up communications Day-of technical and logistical support Conducting secondary research for projects such as: Market intelligence by region or practice group Sponsorship opportunities Speaking engagements The Right Candidate Brings: A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related discipline, or 1-2 years of relevant experience in a marketing agency, PR agency, law firm or professional services setting Exceptional written communication skills, including persuasive marketing writing and the ability to synthesize complex content Strong verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Canva Working knowledge of WordPress, HubSpot or Mailchimp, Google Analytics 4 and social media platforms, including LinkedIn, X and Facebook Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Understanding of the confidentiality expectations that come with supporting law firm clients The Ideal Candidate Has: An entrepreneurial mindset and a positive attitude A growth mindset and is receptive to constructive feedback A proactive and independent working style A commitment to ongoing professional development

What We Offer

Meaningful work supporting a diverse roster of law firm clients Collaborative, team-oriented environment Competitive hourly rates commensurate with experience Flexible, remote work structure Opportunity for ongoing work as Builden's client base continues to grow OurCore Values Jump in with a great attitude Get things done Add value all the time Embrace growth As part of our hiring process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a one-hour writing exercise.