Mktg & Business Development Coordinator

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Coordinator for our Marketing & Business Development Department to be based in our Atlanta office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients.

About the role

The Coordinator will support a wide range of marketing and business development activities, with a focus on litigation but also supporting other practices as needed. This individual will work closely with other members of the Marketing, Business Development, and Communications teams and various staff groups throughout the Firm to execute client development-related requests from partners as well as Firm initiatives and events.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of customized and time-sensitive presentations, pitch materials, and RFP responses and track outcomes.
• Assist with development of marketing collateral and provide ongoing review and revision of both existing and new materials, including practice team overviews, experience, slide decks, brochures, handouts, and creative requests 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 and distribution, CLE forms and materials, website updates, and maintaining the department/practice group events in the master Marketing calendar. Provide day-of event support, including limited travel when necessary.
• Coordinate the preparation of submissions for practice teams, including information sourcing, data gathering, and follow-up. Work with Business Development Managers to finalize submissions and ensure the website and other marketing materials reflect the latest achievements.
• Compile competitive and industry research to support proposals and a variety of client or industry-focused initiatives in collaboration with the Research team.
• Work within and help drive implementation and lawyer/staff adoption of new Firmwide CRM and ERM technology.
• Use AI to develop efficiencies in daily work and share with the department and lawyers.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• At least three (3) years of minimum experience; law firm experience preferred but other comparable experience will be considered.
• 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, pulling together the resources of the Firm across service lines to support business development efforts (cross-selling, up-selling).
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting demands.
• Ability to work independently and be action and results-oriented.
• Willingness to gain in-depth working knowledge of the legal industry and align the Team’s services, value propositions, and unique characteristics through continuous learning (e.g., reading, seminars, attorney interviews) to proactively add value to marketing efforts.

Benefits

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

Pay

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