Marketing & Events Assistant

At McLeod Law, we have built a culture of collaboration and teamwork and offer a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding career for our staff. We provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential while providing a competitive compensation and benefit package.

We are a mid-sized law firm of more than 60 lawyers with legal services in over 40 different areas. For 45 years we have been in the business of helping people and take a team approach to provide the most creative, effective, and satisfying legal solutions for our clients. With an office located in the south of Calgary and one in the downtown core, we are conveniently located to serve our diverse clients across a broad range of legal services.

Marketing & Events Assistant

McLeod Law is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing & Events Assistant to support our Marketing and Business Development team. This role offers hands-on experience in marketing, communications, and event coordination within a collaborative, professional law firm environment.

The Marketing & Events Assistant will play an active role in supporting the firm’s marketing and business development initiatives, with a strong focus on event coordination and sponsorship support. Working closely with the Events & Sponsorship Specialist and broader marketing team, this position is well suited to those eager to apply academic learning in a practical setting while developing strong organizational, communication, and client-facing skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative and logistical support for marketing and business development initiatives, including event planning and coordination

• Maintain event and contact databases, including guest lists, invitations, and RSVP tracking

• Support on-site event execution, including setup, registration, signage, and materials

• Maintain promotional items and assist with the coordination of client gifts

• Assist with sponsorship and donation commitments and related activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings to support firm events

• Ability to lift and transport materials as required for event setup

• A positive, self-motivated team player who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Exposure to digital advertising platforms, such as Google Ads, including basic awareness of keywords, budgets, and performance tracking an asset

• Familiarity with tools such as HubSpot and Strapi (or similar CMS/marketing automation platforms) to assist with website content updates and basic marketing workflows an asset

• Familiarity with visual content tools (such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite) an asset

• Ensure accurate record-keeping, reporting, and documentation for marketing projects

• Assist with the development and coordination of marketing and communications materials

• Provide general administrative support to the marketing team as required

• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated interest in marketing and event management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Well-developed organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like a good fit, then consider joining us by applying by email to:

Jennifer Carter-Squire

Director, Human Resources

humanresources@mcleod-law.com

We thank all applicants for their interest in McLeod Law; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.

McLeod Law is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.