Marketing Database Assistant

Arnold & Porter is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Marketing Database Assistant to join the firm's Marketing Department in either our Washington, DC or New York office. This position plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the firm's experience and knowledge management platform, Litera Foundation, ensuring that our Marketing and Business Development teams have access to accurate, current, and meaningful data to support client development initiatives, pitches, rankings submissions, and strategic projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong data management skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Database Management & Data Quality

• Support the Director of Marketing Operations and Technology and the Marketing Technology Manager in maintaining the firm's experience database, Litera Foundation.
• Enter, update, and manage experience and related marketing data within the platform.
• Prepare and validate data for migration into Foundation, identifying and resolving data quality issues to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Assist in developing and recommending enhancements to data structures, processes, workflows, and reporting capabilities within the platform.
• Serve as a key resource for data entry and data maintenance activities across the Business Development team.

• Partner with Business Development professionals to create, maintain, and update customized experience lists for proposals, pitches, presentations, and other marketing materials.
• Engage regularly with database stakeholders to understand data requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide support for experience-related requests and help ensure information is readily accessible and strategically organized.

• Process Chambers and Legal 500 submissions by extracting experience descriptions and other relevant information for inclusion in Foundation.
• Assist with maintaining the integrity and usability of the firm's experience and knowledge management resources.

• Support additional Marketing Technology and Operations initiatives as needed, including projects related to:
  o Email marketing and e-marketing platforms
  o Client relationship management (CRM) systems
  o Website content and data management
  o Reporting, analytics, and metrics
  o Other marketing technology and operational improvement initiatives

• Associate degree, two-year college degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Previous administrative, database, data entry, or related experience.
• Typing proficiency of at least 50 words per minute.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience working with databases or data management systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to review, analyze, and manage large volumes of data efficiently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while taking ownership of assigned projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Dependable, reliable, and committed to providing exceptional internal client service.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands.