Job Title: Business & Practice Development Coordinator
Job Responsibilities:
The Business & Practice Development Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting a dynamic team of business development and practice management professionals working with over 300 Litigation Practice Area attorneys. The position requires direct engagement with attorneys and collaboration with colleagues across the Marketing & Business Development Department and other administrative functions within the law firm. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the MBD/Practice Management Team, including director and manager-level team members.
- Preparing initial drafts of pitches and RFP responses, collaborating with lawyers and other team members as needed based on pitch requirements, which involves formatting, editing, and submitting by a deadline, and includes post-pitch follow-up.
- Preparing award nominations, surveys, and submissions for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms.
- Making recommendations for and coordinating sponsorships, memberships, and event attendance at client and industry events to increase the visibility and brand of the firm in assigned practice groups/teams.
- Coordinating with attorneys and M&BD colleagues to update website content, bios, and other marketing materials for assigned practice groups/teams.
- Assisting with various other tasks in support of marketing and business development efforts for the litigation groups, including creating PowerPoints, CLE presentation materials, updating experience database content, and organizing Area and Group meetings.
Education and Experience:
The preferred qualifications for the position include:
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, marketing, management, communications, or another business-oriented field.
- Two to three years of previous experience in marketing, business development, and/or practice management in a law firm or professional services firm.
Skills Needed to be Successful:
To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following skills:
- High energy level and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize, demonstrating superb project management skills.
- High attention to detail and proficiency with grammar and editing.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of attorneys and colleagues throughout the firm.
- Interest in developing a deeper knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts, and practical applications.
- Self-starter capable of working independently on assigned projects and collaborating with team members as needed to achieve goals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is necessary.
- Experience with CRM, document management systems, and relational databases is a plus.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Business & Practice Development Coordinator position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants are evaluated irrespective of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under the law. The firm emphasizes its commitment to fair recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
Additional Information:
The position description is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Requirements may also vary from time to time. Professional business references and background screenings will be required for all final applicants selected for the position. The law firm is not accepting resumes from agencies for this position, and recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies will not be compensated for referring candidates.
