Business Development Coordinator - Litigation

The Business Development Coordinator - Litigation is responsible for supporting the Business Development team by implementing specific marketing and business development strategies through research and analysis, reporting, marketing communications, content administration, events and presentations. This role provides research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets and industries, and supports the Firm’s client development and branding initiatives, ensuring the Firm’s high standard of excellence is met.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories and publications
• Collaborate with team on draft pitches, proposal materials, and presentations when required
• Maintain website content, Partner biographies, and other Business Development and communications materials across multiple channels
• Provide competitive intelligence reports and analysis; conduct additional research through database searches, industry resources, and networking as directed
• Assist with Firm-sponsored events and presentations
• Maintain case matter experience and help manage engagement database and related databases
• Support the Business Development team with development and maintenance of promotional marketing materials in support of the Firms business development initiatives
• Prepare and maintain promotional materials, such as brochures, practice area descriptions, rankings and quotes, varied advertising, posters, flyers, and other promotional materials, in conjunction with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate
• Distribute Firm memoranda; maintain and communicate professional and community services and related client alerts
• Assist with distribution of varied marketing materials and Firm communications, such as event invitations, ranking submissions, presentation notifications, press releases, summaries, and web-related content
• Work with stakeholders in other departments and in other offices as needed
• Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed
• Perform additional duties as needed
  
  

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required
  
  

Preferred

• Major in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public relations or related field preferred
  
  

Required

Skills and Experience

• 2 years of relevant business experience
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely, and complete work product
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills, initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to begin to leverage institutional knowledge in own work
• Demonstrated introductory knowledge of full range of Business Development skill set
• Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as needed
  
  

Preferred

• 2 to 4 years previous experience in a law firm or professional services field preferred
• Some familiarity with Foundation and/or Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database preferred
• Experience updating/maintaining a website preferred
• Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred
• Knowledge of the litigation landscape and/or prior experience working within litigation practice areas in a law firm preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.

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