What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Assistant position at Arnold & Porter?
Arnold & Porter is an international law firm with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm delivers sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional services to clients across a broad range of industries, including more than half of the Fortune 100.
The Marketing Department is seeking a Business Development Assistant to provide project and administrative support to the Business Development team. The position will assist with the preparation of pitches, presentations, marketing collateral, and legal directory submissions; support the collection and maintenance of firmwide experience data; support webinars, events, and sponsorships; and provide general assistance to the broader Marketing Department as needed.
This position may be based in the firm’s New York or Washington, DC office and will follow a hybrid work schedule.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.
Key Responsibilities
Pitches & Marketing Materials
For benefits information, please click here https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits.
As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime.
The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually
The Marketing Department is seeking a Business Development Assistant to provide project and administrative support to the Business Development team. The position will assist with the preparation of pitches, presentations, marketing collateral, and legal directory submissions; support the collection and maintenance of firmwide experience data; support webinars, events, and sponsorships; and provide general assistance to the broader Marketing Department as needed.
This position may be based in the firm’s New York or Washington, DC office and will follow a hybrid work schedule.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.
Key Responsibilities
Pitches & Marketing Materials
- Prepare pitchbooks, meeting materials, and other marketing collateral for clients and client prospects.
- Assist in the development, editing, and production of PowerPoint presentations and other custom marketing materials.
- Serve as a primary contact for attorney requests for marketing materials.
- Coordinate with the Business Resource Center and Office Services on the production of marketing materials.
- Support the coordination of submissions to legal directories, including Chambers and The Legal 500.
- Assist with the entry, maintenance, and updating of information within the firm’s experience database.
- Support transactional Business Development team members with the collection and maintenance of league table experience data.
- Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual conferences, seminars, and sponsorships.
- Provide on-site and virtual event support as needed.
- Assist with tracking business development activity, including data entry and maintenance of the firm CRM and pitch tracking database.
- Support general research requests, including lateral hire and competitive intelligence research.
- Prepare and process invoices, bills, and expense reports.
- Provide administrative support to the Business Development team, including scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms, and preparing meeting materials.
- Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of one year of relevant work experience or equivalent internship experience in a similar administrative or professional support role.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows operating systems.
- Familiarity with AI tools and marketing technologies is preferred.
- Strong proofreading, editing, written communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
- Strong problem-solving, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a multi-functional team.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to internal and external client service.
- Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred.
- Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.
For benefits information, please click here https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits.
As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime.
The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually
Salary : $56,000 - $62,000