Business & Practice Development Senior Coordinator

THE FIRM At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For©” for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success. JOB DESCRIPTION This MBD/PM Senior Coordinator position joins a dynamic national team responsible for the coordination and successful execution of a variety of marketing and business development, practice management, and communications initiatives. Duties, among others, include tracking practice experience in the firm’s knowledge management database, preparing pitch materials, overseeing client advisories and presentation development, running with internal newsletters, coordinating with the firm’s events team, and monitoring/tracking various business development budgets. This is an attorney-facing position, and therefore all activities entail a high level of lawyer contact and exposure to Alston’s high-profile corporate transactional practice groups. This individual should be a highly motivated self-starter with solid project management skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Working collaboratively with and reporting within the MBD/Practice Management Team, including director and manager-level team members. Develop customized materials for prospect/client presentations; respond to requests and initiate projects. Includes drafting, editing, and proofreading materials, recommending changes, and supervising marketing operations personnel to execute projects in a timely and professional manner. Supervise external survey, directory, award, and ranking submissions by drafting narrative descriptions and nominations, as well as collecting matter descriptions, client permissions, and references from lawyers. Track and capture credentialing activities; prepare drafts for survey responses. Contribute to RFP responses by drafting, collecting, and organizing content. Involves formatting, editing, and submitting by a deadline. Includes post pitch follow-up. Manage mailing lists related to practice group events and office marketing efforts. Support integration of new associates and lateral lawyers, including drafting biographies and assisting with orientation planning. Collaborate with the firm’s PR team to advance profile-raising efforts within the market. Conduct research and competitive analysis inclusive of lateral activity, thought leadership, events, news/experience, and league tables, and work with the Managers to prepare presentations re: the firm’s competitive positioning in the market. Plan and coordinate internal and external practice group and office events. May include travel to other firm offices or off-site locations. Work with finance and accounting departments to analyze client relationships and trends. Develop presentations based on results. Communication with the MBD and Practice Managers is of utmost importance. Weekly project status updates are required, as well as key information updates more frequently as necessary/requested. Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of practice information on all the firm’s external channels—social media, firm website. Monitor, track, and collaborate with attorneys on the practices’ knowledge/experience management efforts, using the firm’s Foundation database. Monitor the use and updating of client contacts/client team activity information within the InterAction software system. SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL A high level of energy and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential. Ability to multi-task and prioritize; demonstrate superb project management skills. Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to create strong relationships with the partners, counsel, and associates in the assigned groups to establish a role as trusted advisor. Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm. Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus. Entrepreneurial by nature. Willingness to own a project. Superior proficiency in online research and internet resources. Developed knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts, and practical applications; proven ability to carry and achieve marketing goals. Experience with CRM a plus. Experience with Foundation a plus. Advanced-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Preferred: bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, marketing, management, communications, or other business-oriented degree. Required: Previous experience in marketing/business development and/or practice management in a law firm (or professional services firm) Preferred: Specific experience working with health care legal practices (corporate, regulatory, FDA, public policy, etc.). Preferred: Familiarity with overseeing and tracking budgets. The salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $75,000 - $90,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will be dependent on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, relevant certifications, geographic location, market demands, and specific business needs. Generally, candidates are considered for the higher end of the salary range when they bring the requisite level of experience and expertise to the role. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices. The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time. Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact garett.bechdolt@alston.com. Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate. Alston & Bird’s HR Mission Statement Hire For Attitude Development for Tomorrow Lead For A Lifetime! Click to Watch: "Life at Alston & Bird" Michael Moore, Special Projects Catering Coordinator, shares his experience working at Alston & Bird. Welcome to the Alston & Bird Professional Staff Career portal, where you can view our current employment opportunities and apply online. At Alston & Bird, our people trust the people they work for, take pride in what they do, enjoy the people they work with, and serve the communities in which they live. Our environment has been praised as one of the most open and receptive in the United States, not only among law firms, but also among all businesses. Alston & Bird has been ranked by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For©" for 25 years in a row. Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices. We invite you to search and apply for employment opportunities with us.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000