Legal Staff Marketing in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Marketing in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

2-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Business Development Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:
- Fulfill requests for business development materials such as bios, practice descriptions, brochures, pitch books, and presentations, and respond to inquiries related to business development.
- Assist in creating client proposals and responses to RFPs, including organizing business development materials, writing and editing copy, proofreading, and managing production, distribution, and follow-up.
- Support the ongoing maintenance of the firm’s experience database by collecting information from professionals and drafting descriptions of significant engagements, transactions, and cases.
- Compile research on strategic key clients, industries, and competitors to support business development initiatives. Conduct market research on conferences and help identify and secure speaking engagements for attorneys and consultants.
- Track proposals and business development opportunities, providing regular reporting and following up with lawyers to track wins, losses, and ROI.
- Manage the production of recurring newsletters and coordinate the production of webinar presentations and client alerts.
- Collaborate closely with other team members, including those within events, communications, and marketing technology, to fulfill requests.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Two to three years of experience in legal services.
- Superior client service skills with a demonstrated willingness to go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service.
- Exceptional written, editorial, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information persuasively.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Outstanding research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify problems, provide analysis, and recommend solutions.
- Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, and self-direction with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to adjust work schedules according to workload demands or planned events, including occasional off-site events.
- Strong computer skills, including web-based research, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Preferred experience using Salesforce or another CRM database.
- Familiarity with Chambers rankings and research processes is preferred.

Salary Information:
- The base annual pay range for this role is between $60,000-$70,000. The base pay offered will vary depending on skills, qualifications, and experience, and will also take into account internal equity.
- A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

This law firm is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. The firm is committed to providing opportunities without regard to race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender, age, genetic information, military service, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, or any other protected class or characteristic under applicable laws. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9.