Coordinator, Client Development

Reporting to the Director, CDE – West Coast, the Coordinator supports client development initiatives and marketing efforts to advance the Firm’s presence across Southern California and the Bay Area, with a focus on planning and executing West Coast events and client engagement programs.

Responsibilities

• Event Coordination
  • Support planning, tracking, and execution of West Coast events—marquee events, dinners, conferences, sporting events, and alumni programs—from invitation through post-event follow-up.
  • Source and evaluate venues, including identifying new locations, conducting site visits, and managing holds and contract coordination.
  • Coordinate logistics: invitation lists, RSVPs, materials, vendor communication, and on-site support.
  • Track budgets, vendor relationships, and event metrics.
  • Manage swag for the California offices, including maintaining inventory and preparing curated packages.
• Pitch & Client Development Support
  • Coordinate client pitches, proposals, presentations, and RFP responses.
  • Maintain and update CRM data, client lists, and experience records for targeted outreach.
• Research & Intelligence
  • Conduct market, industry, and client research to support partner meetings, pitches, and client targeting efforts.
  • Support research initiatives related to key West Coast sectors, including tech, finance, and private equity.
  • Monitor competitor activity to identify new business opportunities.
• External Visibility and Communications
  • Maintain website content and update lawyer biographies across multiple channels.
  • Assist with directory and awards submissions.
  • Research and coordinate conferences and sponsorship opportunities that raise the Firm’s profile across Southern California and the Bay Area.
  • Coordinate with the Communications team on campaigns, external communications, press releases, and social media activity highlighting West Coast initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; major in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of relevant business experience.
• Proactive, resourceful, and highly organized, with the ability to anticipate needs and follow through on assignments.
• Ability 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 and ability to manage multiple projects across offices.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of previous experience in a law firm or professional services field.
• Prior experience supporting corporate events and client programs.
• Familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database.
• Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sitting most of the time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, including for long distances or between work sites.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
• Carrying: Transporting objects, usually holding them in hands, arms, or on the shoulder.
• Pulling/Pushing: Using upper extremities to exert steady force upon an object.
• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine, or bending legs at knees.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Work Environment

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, as in typical office or administrative work (normal light, air, and space).

Pay

CA Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, certifications, and location. This role is non-exempt and overtime pay eligible.

Schedule

Scheduled hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as needed.