Title: Marketing Assistant
Location: London (Alie Street – Aldgate)
Hybrid: Yes – 2 days a week
About Us
Career Legal is a market-leading recruitment firm specialising in legal recruitment across multiple disciplines. For over 30 years, we have been a trusted partner to Magic Circle firms, boutique practices, UK-based firms, and international law firms. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to connect the best legal talent with the right opportunities.
Our reputation speaks for itself. We attract top-tier professionals by fostering strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Unlike many recruitment firms, we don’t rely on rigid KPIs or aggressive sales tactics. Instead, we take a collaborative, consultative approach, working across teams to deliver exceptional service in a professional yet friendly manner.
We are a growing team of around 50 recruiters and support staff with a strong sense of community and a commitment to best practices. Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do, and we continuously evolve to stay ahead in a dynamic market. Our culture encourages innovation, fresh thinking, and a shared ambition to remain the best at what we do.
At Career Legal, we do things differently, prioritising relationships over transactions and long-term success over short-term wins. We take pride in helping legal professionals at every stage of their careers, from graduates taking their first steps to senior executives making strategic moves. Our goal is simple: to connect outstanding talent with the right opportunities, shaping careers and strengthening the legal industry.
The Role
We are looking for a Marketing Assistant who is keen to develop and grow our brand and join us in the next exciting steps for our organisation. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will assist in collaborating across all recruitment teams to improve our social media presence and support a range of marketing activities. This is a newly created position which has been introduced as part of our ongoing success and growth, offering a unique opportunity to shape and develop the role
You will be joining a supportive team where comprehensive training and mentorship will be provided to ensure you feel confident in your role. We have ambitious plans and are looking for a driven individual to help us achieve our goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Website and Social Media Support
- Website Maintenance:
- Assist with managing and updating the Career Legal and DVF Recruitment websites using the CMS platform.
- Ensure new articles and blogs are uploaded regularly.
- Share relevant data with wider teams.
- Social Media Support:
- Help maintain social media accounts for the company and recruitment teams (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube).
- Support the management of the content calendar and scheduling posts.
- Assist with researching, formatting, and creating content for distribution across all channels and websites.
- Ensure brand consistency across all posts and materials.
- Content and Engagement Support:
- Assist in producing and sharing relevant articles about current affairs and industry updates.
- Help report and analyse social media performance (LinkedIn) and website traffic (Google Analytics).
- Assist with capturing headshots for new joiners and maintaining a consistent brand image.
- Video Support:
- Assist with video sessions for Recruitment Consultants.
- Help upload videos to YouTube and assist with content management.
- Event Assistance
- Client Event Support:
- Assist in planning and coordinating client events.
- Help maintain event mailing lists and send invitations.
- Assist with tracking RSVPs and follow-ups.
- Support with creating and scheduling social media content to promote events.
Person Specification
We are looking for a self-motivated and proactive Marketing Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will have a high attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure when required.
A team player at heart, you’ll enjoy interfacing with a diverse range of people and delivering on brief. Establishing credibility and rapport with staff at all levels is something you will enjoy and your ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively will be key to your success in this role.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Naturally creative with the ability to contribute and enhance new ideas.
- Strong written English skills with the ability to produce clear and grammatically correct content.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trust with partners and senior staff.
- Able to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Experience using database programs and CRM systems is an advantage, but not essential.
- Proficiency in Canva for creating marketing materials.
- Knowledge of other graphic design tools would be an advantage.
- Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and aesthetics.
Personal Attributes:
- Team player who works well with others.
- A self-starter, demonstrating ownership and commitment to the role.
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Able to work effectively and harmoniously within a team.
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
