Practice Development Coordinator

Position Summary

The Practice Development Coordinator will work directly with the Real Estate Senior Practice Development Manager and other real estate marketing team members contributing to a broad range of practice-specific business development and marketing activities, while working as an integral part of the global marketing and business development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with regional and practice group managers and the business development team to support practice related proposal requests and RFPs
• Drafts proposals, utilizing practice descriptions, experience databases, and client lists
• Creates and maintains records of the firm’s specific practice experience, utilizing the firm’s experience database
• Compiles information and drafts submissions for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers USA, Legal 500, IFLR, etc.
• Organizes practice group conference calls, as well as initiates following-up on specific action items arising from those discussions
• Drafts, edits and distributes marketing materials, internal newsletters, press releases, seminar materials, client updates and other client communications, as needed
• Ensures the flow of information from attorneys to marketing team, including as it relates to attorney biographies, practice area description updates, experience tracking news and activities data, press releases, etc.
• Collaborates with marketing professionals throughout the firm, including the communications team, marketing research team, RFP team, events team, and design team
• Works with marketing research team to gather research and analysis on targets, industries, and judges, as needed for business development purposes
• Aids in the deployment of programs and events hosted/sponsored by the firm, such as teleconferences, webinars, seminars and other events, including the development and production of marketing materials and on-site logistics
• Collaborates with marketing and other business professionals throughout the firm across functions and teams

Qualifications

• Skills & Competencies: A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently; Excellent prioritization, problem solving and time management skills; Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral; including solid composition, research and editing skills; Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment that works well under pressure; Tech-Savvy problem solver who will have the ability to learn new programs or systems with ease
• Education & Prior Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; Two to four years of relevant experience in a marketing or business development; Experience at a law firm or other professional services firm is preferred
• Technology: High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Tech-Savvy problem solver who will have the ability to learn new programs or systems with ease; Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment; Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and/or improve work quality

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.