Legal Staff Marketing in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Marketing in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

Min 6 yrs required

No

Job Title: Project Manager, Business Proposals

Job Responsibilities:
The Project Manager, Business Proposals is a key member of the business development team at the law firm, responsible for supporting the creation of tailored proposals, pitchbooks, and presentations for both existing and prospective clients. The role involves contributing to the development of pitches, qualification statements, and responses to RFPs, ensuring that all materials are client-focused and aligned with the firm's strategic goals. Key responsibilities include:

- Managing the end-to-end creation and production of high-impact, client-focused materials, including pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and presentations, in collaboration with the business development team.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to highlight the firm’s capabilities and expertise across designated practice areas.
- Coordinating timely delivery, accuracy, and consistency in messaging for business development projects.
- Providing strategic guidance on complex proposals and pitches by leveraging market insights and competitive intelligence to enhance the firm’s positioning.
- Researching relevant firm and partner experience to support business development efforts.
- Liaising with internal departments such as Client Accounting, Technology, Finance, Editorial, and PR to gather client relationship data and other information for new business opportunities.
- Handling special projects, including creating practice-specific pitch templates and other materials, in collaboration with the proposal designer.
- Synthesizing internal and external research to develop new business presentations and other materials.
- Maximizing the use of firm technology to efficiently prepare, deliver, and store business development materials.

Qualifications:
- Extensive experience and understanding of the pitch and proposal process, with the ability to independently generate responses to complex RFPs.
- Strong understanding of marketing and business development roles within a law firm and the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment.
- Knowledge of legal practice areas within a large corporate law firm context, particularly in the firm's areas of expertise.
- Strong writing, editorial, and research skills, with the ability to synthesize data and accurately capture it in a narrative.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
- Solid strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, coupled with excellent judgment and decision-making skills, and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong intuitive skills, and the ability to translate experience and lessons learned from one project to the next.
- Ability to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to work directly with partners under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
- Experience with InDesign.
- Experience utilizing technology, including websites, intranets, extranets, databases, knowledge management tools, and presentation software.
- Flexibility to work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of six years of related experience in a law firm.

Salary Information:
The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $170,000 and $190,000. The actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and other job-related factors, in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Information:
The law firm is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that promotes professionalism and excellence. The firm offers competitive salaries, year-end discretionary bonuses, comprehensive health care, a savings plan/401(k), paid time off, and various leave options. Additionally, the firm provides learning and professional development opportunities, well-being classes, and programs, as well as opportunities to contribute to local communities. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any legally impermissible factors.