Business Development Coordinator

Job Summary

The Business Development Coordinator supports strategic business development and marketing initiatives that advance firmwide growth objectives. This role collaborates with attorneys and colleagues across Marketing & Branding, Communications, and Client Development to execute pitches, client programs, thought leadership, and market intelligence initiatives.

Primary Areas Of Responsibility

• Supports the development and execution of strategic plans to advance business development.
• Aids in drafting initial responses to pitches and proposals.
• Helps draft, edit, and submit ranking and directory materials (e.g., Chambers, Law360), including gathering data, preparing drafts, and tracking submission deadlines.
• Maintains practice group website content and marketing materials and updates the group intranet site and repository of relevant business development information.
• Plans and ensures the successful execution of client development events, such as seminars and webinars.
• Supports attorneys with client alerts, blogs, podcasts, newsletters, and other thought leadership initiatives.
• Initiates and analyzes client, market, competitor, and industry research to inform business development strategies.
• Collaborates with practice group leadership and the business development team to develop meeting agendas and summaries.
• Enters practice group data into various knowledge management systems, including business development tracker, experience manager, and Deal Cloud, the firm’s CRM.
• Supports firm Client Engagement initiatives, including client feedback, client teams, voice of the client programming, and training and content development.
• Assists with running financial queries and reports.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, professional environment.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff, and external vendors.
• High level of attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable learning and using technology platforms and data-driven tools.

Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Equivalent training and experience may substitute for education.

Experience

The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience. Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

Pay Range

CH: $56,000-$73,000
DC: $59,000-$77,000
NY: $62,000-$81,000

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.