Business Development Coordinator

Description The Business Development Coordinator provides business development and marketing support to the firm’s Marketing Department and assigned Financial Services Practice Group (Corporate Finance, Regulatory and Specialty Finance) and Finance & Financial Services Industry Group. Essential functions include administrative tasks associated with event management, coordinating marketing projects, preparation of practice development and collateral materials, updating practice development information, and assistance with internal and external communications, publications, and directory submissions. Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: Assist with directory and award and rankings submissions by working with the Financial Services Business Development Team and lawyers to draft and collect information. Partner with lawyers to develop and prepare customized materials for prospect and client pitches and presentations. Collaborate with lawyers and RFP team to respond to proposals for prospects and clients. Work with the various Financial Service Practice Groups lawyers and Business Development Team to collect and verify practice‑specific deal information for the Firm’s experience database. Help coordinate basic industry, prospect, and competitor research. Assist with tracking and reporting on marketing related metrics associated with digital marketing, events, and business opportunities. Assist with updating and coordinating the firm’s practice specific information including marketing collateral, lawyer biographies and practice group descriptions. Assist with the planning, coordination, day‑of execution and follow‑up of practice‑specific events and webinars. Develop relationships with lead partners in the Financial Service Practice Group and Finance & Financial Services Industry Group. Assist with maintaining contact records and mailing lists. Process marketing‑related invoices. Special projects and duties as assigned. Travel to other firm offices and event/conference locations. Required Skills Exceptional communication, organizational and project management skills in order to meet deadlines and handle a wide range of executive level support duties. Professionalism and flexibility are required. Strong oral and written communication skills are critical. Strong editing and proofreading skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with work solution platforms (e.g., CRM, invoicing and expenses, matter management, reporting, etc.). Demonstrated enthusiasm and a drive for developing new marketing initiatives with the practice development team and Practice Group lawyers. The ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment. Diplomacy and discretion when working with attorneys and clients. Ability to influence without authority and manage cross‑functional collaboration. Required Qualifications & Education 3+ years of relevant experience in professional services, with law firm experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree. Physical Requirements Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Benefits Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well‑being. Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax‑advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents. #J-18808-Ljbffr