Legal Staff Marketing in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Marketing in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

2-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Proposals & Pursuits Coordinator - (Remote)

Job Responsibilities:
- Support senior members of the central proposals and pursuits team on large, complex RFP activities.
- Work on RFP opportunities, ensuring adherence to the firm's best practice processes.
- Assist in identifying winning strategies and drafting persuasive key sales messages that highlight the unique offerings of the law firm.
- Coordinate and manage inputs from various stakeholders involved in proposals and pursuits.
- Draft, edit, format, and produce RFP response documents, utilizing both standard content and original content tailored to specific opportunities, such as executive summaries.
- Support attorneys in preparing for client presentations.
- Track all proposal opportunities within the firm's CRM system.
- Maintain a library of proposal-related content for future use.
- Create reports related to proposal activities.
- Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on the needs of the department or law firm.

Education and Experience Information:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, communications, or a related field.
- Experience: 2-4 years in a similar professional services environment, with a focus on bid/pitch-heavy roles.

Skills:
- Experience with proposals in a professional services setting.
- Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and proof-reading skills.
- Strong IT literacy.
- Confidence and credibility when dealing with senior stakeholders, including partners and senior managers.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently without significant supervision.
- Experience in a partnership environment with an understanding of client-focused approaches.
- Ability to quickly learn about the firm and grasp technical terms.
- Confidence in presenting ideas and views clearly and convincingly.
- Flexibility and versatility in working with a diverse team.
- Collaborative, resourceful, proactive, and creative mindset.
- Ability to maintain visibility within the team.
- Tenacity and willingness to implement new ideas.
- Proactive and solutions-based approach to meeting the firm's needs.

Other Information:
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None
- Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax machine, copier, scanner, etc.
- Essential Job Functions:
- Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple deadlines and the expectations of demanding internal clients.
- Excellent drafting and writing skills, with an emphasis on creating engaging content.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to liaise with people at all levels, across different geographies and time zones.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to grasp and apply new ideas and communicate effectively with various personalities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using technology, including computers and telecommunication devices.
- Ability to work long hours as required.

Working Conditions:
- The position is remote but requires the individual to be within a 2-hour commuting distance from the law firm office for emergencies or special circumstances.
- Occasional requirements to work beyond the regular schedule and potential in-office work requests, necessitating proximity to the office.

Salary Information:
- Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas: - per hour
- Chicago: - per hour
- Compensation is hourly, based on the number of hours worked annually, in accordance with the role's non-exempt status.

Employee Benefits Overview:
- The benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Virtual Health Services, Dental and Vision Insurance, various other insurance coverages, and Disability Coverage.
- Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Family Leave, College Savings Plan, Transportation Benefit, Back-up Child Care Services, College Coach Program, Pet Insurance, Paid Sick Time, and Paid Time Off.

The law firm offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code, and a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salary, flexible benefits, tuition assistance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer with core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact, and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law, including during the application and interview process.