WilmerHale · 1 day ago
Business Development Coordinator
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expWilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with a commitment to quality legal services and diversity among its staff. The Business Development Coordinator supports the Transactional Client Development team with various initiatives, including events, market visibility, and business development activities.
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Responsibilities
Supports the planning and execution of firm events including conferences, webinars, client entertainment and receptions and coordinates sponsorships to fully leverage benefits
Leads audience development for firm events, developing targeted invitation lists, tracking RSVPs, attendee engagement and follow-up efforts
Reviews and conducts research on companies, industries, marketplaces and competitors related to pitches and other strategic initiatives; develops insights and communicates recommendations and applicable information
Provides support for market recognition efforts, awards and legal directory submissions (Chambers USA, Legal 500, etc.)
In collaboration with the firm’s Public Relations, Communications and Digital Marketing teams, promotes internally and externally deals, matters, client news and other lawyer and practice highlights
Assists in preparing sophisticated, thoughtful, and persuasive pitch materials, including RFP responses and tailored marketing collateral
Helps maintain the firm’s experience and content management database (Foundation) and performs queries and exports as needed
Works with colleagues to support contact management efforts via InterAction (including contact updates, development of targeted marketing lists, tagging client activities, etc.)
Acts in conjunction with Communications and Digital Marketing teams to support marketing communications-related activities, such as website updates, improvements to attorney biographies and online profiles including LinkedIn
Actively participates in the Client Development Department's cross-functional resources program working with Managers across legal departments and functions in their various business development and marketing efforts including events and sponsorships
Performs special projects as requested by Client Development leadership team
Displays professionalism, quality service and a 'can do' attitude to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors via email and written correspondence, over the telephone and in-person
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations for superior client service, attention to detail and quality
Strong time management skills to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Research skills and reasoning ability to turn data into succinct and useful deliverable for lawyers
Ability to work independently and take initiative
BA/BS required
Preferred
1-3 years of experience in a professional services environment, preferably with a law firm, in a marketing or client development role is preferred
Company
WilmerHale
WilmerHale provides legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas that are critical to the success of our clients
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Rose
Partner
Javad Mostofizadeh
Partner
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