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DLA Piper · 3 hours ago

Pursuits & Directories Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$30.38/hr - $45.42/hr

2+ years exp

DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive law firm that values its people. The Business Development & Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for creating compelling deliverables to help the firm win work and support the MBD team in various business development initiatives.

AdviceLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supports team throughout the pitch and proposal response lifecycle including but not limited to tracking opportunities; developing project plans; scheduling kick-off calls with lawyers and colleagues; gathering and drafting relevant content; and ensuring high quality/error free proposals are submitted

Creates initial pitch and proposal drafts, and update drafts based on attorney & colleague input in alignment with best practices

Participates in conversations with attorney teams and MBD colleagues to identify win themes and leverages client research to tailor pitches, proposals and directories to differentiate DLA Piper from its competitors with clearly articulated value propositions

Aids in follow-up on opportunities to ascertain win/loss status

Supports maintenance of standard materials in conjunction with BD and Marketing colleagues, ensuring materials are updated consistently post-pitches

Utilizes and instills discipline in AI among team to improve both process and content creation

Drafts, edits, formats and reviews proposal documents and ensures the final submission adheres to requirements

Prepares unique content and graphics to be used to enhance proposal and pitch meeting documents are compelling

Shares ideas to identify creative new ways to enhance proposal and presentation products

Works with groups to ensure the experience standard content is accurate and updated

Provides tailored and formatted experience lists and/or facilitates curated self-service lists

Works with relevant stakeholders on initial drafts of Chambers and Legal 500 directory submissions and coordinates on the project management of process

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Business development experienceProposal managementDatabase managementPresentation softwareLaw firm experienceStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingCollaborationProject management

Required

Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills

Must have database experience and knowledge of management systems and presentation software

General understanding of the role of business development within a law firm environment

Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines

Must have strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, as well as solid judgment and decision-making abilities

Ability to recommend and implement solutions

Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with team members, marketing professionals, attorneys, pricing staff and others

Growth-mindset and team-oriented to contribute to overall department projects and needs

High School or GED

2 years' Project/production experience to include management of pitches & proposals in a professional services environment

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required

Foster positive work relationships

Comply with all firm policies and practices

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment