Business Development Coordinator - East Coast

About the role

The Opportunity

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking a talented Business Development Coordinator- East Coast. This role supports the firm's dynamic business development and marketing team, assisting in various business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill requests for business development materials, including bios, practice descriptions, brochures, pitch books, and presentations on capabilities.
• Assist in creating client proposals and RFP responses, including organizing business development materials; writing and editing copy; proofreading; and managing production, distribution, and professional follow-up.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of the firm’s experience database, including collecting information from professionals and drafting descriptions of significant engagements, transactions, and cases.
• Aid in compiling research on strategic key clients, industries, and competitors to support business development initiatives.
• Conduct market research on conferences and help identify and secure speaking engagements for attorneys and consultants.
• Track proposals and business development opportunities and provide regular reporting.
• Follow up with lawyers to track wins, losses, and ROI.
• Own the process of producing recurring newsletters.
• Collaborate closely with other team members, including those within events, communications, and marketing technology, to fulfill requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in legal services.
• Superior client service skills and demonstrated willingness to go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service.
• Exceptional written, editorial, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information in a persuasive manner.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Outstanding research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify problems, provide analysis, and recommend solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, and self-direction with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules according to workload demands or planned events, including occasional off-site events.
• Strong computer skills, including web-based research, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience using Salesforce or another CRM database.
• Familiarity with Chambers rankings and research processes.

Benefits

The base annual pay range for this role is between $62,000-$80,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications and experience, and will also take into account internal equity.

A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.