Mktg & Business Development Coordinator

About the role

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Coordinator for the Marketing & Business Development Department based in the Atlanta office. This position supports a wide range of marketing and business development activities, with a focus on litigation but also assisting other practices as needed. The role involves close collaboration with the Marketing, Business Development, and Communications teams, as well as various staff groups across the firm to execute client development-related requests, firm initiatives, and events.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of customized and time-sensitive new business proposals, pitch materials, and RFP responses, and track outcomes.
• Assist with the development, review, and revision of marketing collateral, including practice team overviews, experience summaries, slide decks, brochures, handouts, and creative assets such as reusable ads for events and sponsorships. Coordinate with the Firm’s Creative Services Manager and Senior Manager for Communications and Brand.
• Support attorney practice teams in distributing client alerts, event invitations, and other internal and external communications, including website updates, proofreading, light design work, and mailing list management.
• Assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of firm-hosted events, CLEs, webinars, and sponsorship activities, including collateral and invitation development, CLE forms and materials, website updates, and maintaining the department/practice group events calendar. Provide day-of event support, including limited travel when necessary.
• Coordinate the preparation of submissions for legal directories and awards, including information sourcing, data gathering, and follow-up. Work with Business Development Managers to finalize submissions and ensure marketing materials reflect the latest achievements.
• Compile competitive and industry research to support proposals and client or industry-focused initiatives in collaboration with the Research team.
• Work within and help drive the implementation and adoption of new firmwide CRM and ERM technology among lawyers and staff.
• Use AI to develop efficiencies in daily work and share best practices with the department and lawyers.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant experience; law firm experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent writing, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Office, CRM systems, Vuture, Foundation, Zoom, Webex, and document management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, collaborating across service lines to support business development efforts (e.g., cross-selling, up-selling).
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting demands.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Willingness to gain in-depth knowledge of the legal industry and align the team’s services and value propositions through continuous learning (e.g., reading, seminars, attorney interviews).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short-term disability plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedule combining in-office and remote work days.

Pay

The pay range for this position in Atlanta is $35.89 to $42.56 per hour.