Marketing and Business Development Assistant

Chapman and Cutler LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago seeks a Marketing and Business Development Assistant to support the Marketing Department and assist lawyers in building new client relationships, expanding existing ones, and strengthening the Firm’s brand in the marketplace.

The role provides high‑level administrative and operational support to the leadership team, including content creation, presentations, market analysis, CRM data entry, and collaboration with other departments to advance strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, proactive and professional.
• Client service oriented with the ability to build relationships across the Firm.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and detail oriented execution.
• Willingness to work beyond normal business hours when deadlines require it.
• Able to collaborate with attorneys, staff and external vendors while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; experience with InDesign/Adobe is a plus.
• Experience with CRM systems and marketing automation; committed to information security.

Responsibilities

• Supports creation, development, and distribution of thought leadership and client communications.
• Formats presentations and marketing materials, ensuring brand compliance.
• Conducts market analysis and competitive intelligence; prepares client/background briefings.
• Tracks third‑party directories, leagues, awards, and rankings submissions.
• Maintains deal activity trackers and data integrity for BD initiatives.
• Updates marketing databases and supports CRM data entry and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Client service

Team collaboration

Discretion & integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

InDesign/Adobe

CRM systems

Relational databases

AI-driven tools

Marketing automation

Job description

Chapman and Cutler LLP is seeking to hire a Marketing and Business Development Assistant to join the Marketing Department. The Marketing and Business Development Assistant provides support to the Marketing and Business Development team and assists lawyers with activities to generate new client relationships, expand existing client relationships, and strengthen the Firm’s brand in the marketplace. This role is integral to the day-to-day operations of the Marketing and Business Development function, providing high-level administrative and operational support to the leadership team. The position requires an in-office presence but includes flexibility for some remote work.

The responsibilities of the Marketing and Business Development Assistant will include:

• Supports the creation, development, and distribution of thought leadership, including client alerts, practice updates, and other communications, in compliance with firm policies and brand standards.
• Formats presentations, pitch materials, advertisements, and other marketing-related content, including proofreading and ensuring compliance with firm brand and style guidelines.
• Conducts market analysis and competitive intelligence research in support of business development opportunities, and prepares backgrounders/briefings on clients, prospects, competitors, and market trends.
• Supports and tracks third-party directory submissions, league tables, and awards and rankings submissions (including Chambers and similar directories), ensuring accurate tracking of matters and timely completion.
• Maintains tracking systems for deal activity and other business development initiatives, ensuring data integrity and organized recordkeeping.
• Updates and maintains marketing databases, repositories, and contact management systems, including supporting CRM data entry and maintenance as needed. Curates attorney and firm client lists and contacts, runs client queries to provide insights and reporting, and monitors client matters on behalf of attorneys.
• Collaboraates with other departments as needed and provides additional administrative support for internal initiatives and special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related field and 1 year of experience in Marketing and Business Development, preferably in a professional services or law firm environment.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong research, written, and verbal communication skills, with a proactive, professional approach, are essential
• Client service-oriented, with the ability to cultivate relationships across the Firm and understand the Firm’s culture
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills are expected, with the ability to execute in a detail-oriented work environment
• Excellent multitasking, analytical, communication, and organizational skills; must be able to take ideas from inception and carry them through delivery; ability to draw conclusions from data and perform fact-checking
• Flexibility to work beyond normal business hours when required to meet deadlines is necessary
• Enthusiastic “can-do” approach; dependable team player who can work collaboratively with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside vendors/contacts, with integrity and confidentiality
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience using InDesign and Adobe applications
• Experience with CRM systems, document management systems, and relational databases
• Proficiency with AI-driven tools, marketing automation, and analytical tools
• Committed to following all Firm security protocols and maintaining information security

In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is $50,000-$60,000. The benefits overview for this position is available for review at the below link.

Benefits Overview

Please submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants will be considered; however, the hiring decision will be made based on qualifications for the position.

Chapman and Cutler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.