Communications Assistant

About the role

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP, Attorneys at Law, is looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team as a Communications Assistant in our Austin location. We are seeking a creative, organized and motivated Communications Assistant to support our Communication Department. This role is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in communication, public relations or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting and editing internal and external communications
• Support content creation for marketing materials and campaigns
• Help coordinate brand communications
• Proofread and edit team materials for grammar and brand alignment
• Assist with the creation of basic graphics, flyers and promotional assets
• Conduct research to support communication strategies
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations and reports
• Monitor online reviews and engagement
• Track brand mentions and assist with response campaigns
• Compile reports on communication and proposal performance
• Organize content libraries, photo libraries and files
• Vendor research and project quotes

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a professional office and/or internship
• Writing Skills: Exceptional written communication skills with strong attention to detail and strong proofreading ability
• Software: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign)
• Digital Tools: Familiarity with LinkedIn and email platforms such as Constant Contact
• Design/Web: Creativity and basic knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress
• Soft Skills: Strong organization and time-management skills and a collaborative team mindset

Work Environment

This position involves in-office work, sitting at a computer most of the day, and on the job training.

Benefits & Salary

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and Eligible for 401(k) Matching
• Annual Salary Review
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Full-time (minimum 37.5 hours/week), $19/hour

About Perdue Brandon

Perdue Brandon is a nationwide law firm representing more than 2,500 governmental agencies in the collection of governmental receivables. The Firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1970 and currently has 15 offices with more than 450 employees including more than 60 attorneys. To realize our vision of ensuring that every community has the resources to prosper, Perdue Brandon is steadfast in our mission to pursue excellence with a relentless dedication to reliability, respect and results, creating partnerships that fuel success. We are guided by our core values of People First, Integrity, Above the Line (exercising ownership, accountability and responsibility), Excellence and Tenacity.