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Vedder Price · 2 weeks ago

Practice Development Coordinator

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

Vedder Price is a professional services firm seeking a Practice Development Coordinator for their Chicago office. The role involves supporting marketing and business development activities across practice groups, including drafting proposals, maintaining website content, and assisting with events.

AdviceConsultingLegalProfessional Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drafts and produces marketing proposals and RFP responses using a mix of the proposal repository and new content development, final document preparation and follow-up

Edits, maintains and updates practice-specific pages of the firm website, as well as marketing collateral and attorney bios; drafts, reviews and contributes to key messaging and content of brochures and other collateral materials

Maintains current and accurate case lists, descriptions, case studies and client lists for use in pitches, proposals, RFPs, including league table rankings as necessary

Provides research support for various initiatives utilizing research subscriptions and databases. Prepares submissions to legal directories such as Chambers and Legal 500

Drafts internal and external communications and assists with posting on our website and through our social media channels as needed

Utilizes firm resources to complete administrative tasks

Supports the events team with seminars and other event-related activities, including materials preparation, set up and onsite support as needed

Assists with special projects as assigned

Qualification

Marketing experienceProposal developmentCRM proficiencyMicrosoft SuiteInDesign knowledgeCommunicationAttention to detailProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field preferred

Minimum of two years of marketing, business development or proposal experience, preferably in a professional services company or law firm

Legal marketing experience is preferred

Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Thorough knowledge of the marketing department and its overall purpose and objectives, and the ability to complete moderately complex assignments independently

Ability to set day-to-day priorities based on incoming requests and overall objectives of the firm and the requesting party

Ability to anticipate issues and opportunities and address them with little or no supervision

Ability to identify and effectively use data, experience and judgment to formulate realistic and sound points of view and effectively communicate the same to team members and attorneys

Must be a self-starter who thrives on juggling numerous projects on tight deadlines

Capable of working in a fast-paced environment and has excellent attention to detail

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, in oral and written form, with people at all levels within the firm and externally

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite required

Preferred

Experience with Intapp CRM or other CRM database a plus

Working knowledge of InDesign, Capital IQ, Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters Monitor Suite a plus

Benefits

Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.

Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.

Retirement Planning: Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.

Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.

Employee Recognition: Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate your achievements and milestones.

Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.

Additional Perks: Employee discount program, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.