Business Development Assistant

About the role

The Marketing Department of Arnold & Porter is looking for a Business Development Assistant to support the Business Development team with project coordination, marketing collateral, and administrative tasks. The role can be based in New York or Washington, DC and follows a hybrid work schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare pitchbooks, meeting materials, and other client‑focused marketing collateral.
• Develop, edit, and produce PowerPoint presentations and custom marketing assets.
• Serve as the primary contact for attorney requests for marketing materials.
• Coordinate legal directory submissions (e.g., Chambers, The Legal 500) and maintain the firm’s experience database.
• Support event logistics for in‑person and virtual conferences, seminars, and sponsorships.
• Track business development activity, maintain CRM and pitch‑tracking databases, and conduct research on lateral hires and competitive intelligence.
• Process invoices, bills, and expense reports.
• Provide administrative assistance such as scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms, and preparing meeting materials.

Required profile

• Four‑year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year of relevant work or internship experience in an administrative or professional support role.
• Strong proofreading, editing, written communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems.
• Experience with AI tools and marketing technologies (preferred).