We Are Looking for a Junior Business Development Associate

22
Oct 2021

Zunic Law Firm is committed to excellence in providing legal advice of the highest quality and handling a variety of cutting-edge and complex cases. We strongly believe that the core of our success is made by the people who share our enthusiasm for constant professional growth, which is why we continuously strive to grow and nurture a strong and ambitious team of driven individuals.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

We are looking for an entry-level Business Development Assistant with no prior experience to join our collaborative BD team on a multitude of responsibilities related to internal and external business development/client relationship activities in Belgrade.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

BD Assistant’s roles & responsibilities include reporting to our Client Relationship Manager & providing support with a variety of development activities, including:
- Translation and proofreading of legal documents from English into Serbian and vice versa
- Assisting with and drafting new compelling RFP responses & client presentations
- Maintaining and improving content of the Zunic Law Firm brand portfolio (digital and non-digital)
- Conduct market research and internal communications as assigned
- Maintain integrity of relevant CRM data, spreadsheets and client lists
- Scheduling, drafting and submission of several legal directories, awards and related international legal industry guides

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, TECHNOLOGIES)

BA degree in English Language and Literature (including Faculty of Philosophy/Philology.)
No previous work experience
Strong skills in MS Office Suite with expertise in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Attention to detail
High English Language proficiency – written and oral (C1/C2 CEFR) is a must
Must be comfortable with technology and possess a general facility for learning new software
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with high-level attorneys, staff, and clients and report to the immediate manager
Ideal candidates must demonstrate the ability to be self-driven, work independently while making intelligent, informed decisions and multi-task and prioritize effectively and time-efficiently
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and CRM will be a preferred quality
Experience with administering WordPress will be a preferred quality

WHAT WE OFFER

Possibility of full-time employment in a proven law firm with almost 30 years of professional practice
Work in a team of graduates from world-renowned universities with the business approach that has been applied in prestigious law firms in the United Kingdom and the USA
Possibility of continuous professional development with special emphasis to an innovative approach in the practice of law in accordance with cutting-edge technologies
Attendance at conferences, seminars, and various training

DEADLINE TO APPLY

We invite prospective candidates to apply by December 02, 2021.

Each sent application will be considered on a rolling basis. Correspondingly, a candidate may be accepted prior to the expiration of the application deadline. hence, we advise all interested colleagues to apply as soon as possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Evaluation of the received applications;
English language proficiency and technical skills aptitude;
Interviewing the selected candidates.

If you believe you hold the necessary skills and qualifications and are interested in becoming part of the Zunic Law team, feel free to send the necessary documents and submit the application through our Careers webpage.