Business Development Coordinator

Overview

McGuireWoods is searching for a Business Development Coordinator to join a highly skilled, energetic business development team. The business development team works across geographic lines to support revenue-generating opportunities for departments, industry teams and client teams. This position is available in our Richmond, VA, Washington DC, and Charlotte, NC offices.


McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Draft and project manage directory submissions (e.g. Chambers, Legal 500) and other practice or industry-specific rankings
• Maintain various lists critical for reporting on BD plan ROI
• Track incoming work and referrals, practice group successes, opportunity outcomes, and targeting efforts
• Maintain and update collateral, representative work, and website content
• Assist with pitches and proposals, including drafting, accurately managing the editing process, and producing error-free deliverables
• Assist with budget management
• Support team with organizing and executing in-person and virtual events, seminars, webinars, receptions, sponsorships and attorney speaking engagements (includes: invites/eCommunications, agenda preparation, materials management, RSVPs, website presence, external sponsors, etc.)

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree
• A minimum of one year of experience in marketing, business and practice development, or a related field; exposure to a professional services firm, preferably a law firm environment, is a plus
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral - and communicate effectively with staff, lawyers, service providers, and clients
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize short and long-term project deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail, ensuring a quality product
• Good systems and database skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM applications
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.

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