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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP · 17 hours ago

Business Development Coordinator - Litigation

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

0+ years exp

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is seeking a Litigation Business Development Coordinator to collaborate with the Director and Senior Manager of Litigation Business Development. The role involves conducting research, assisting in the preparation of marketing materials, and supporting business development initiatives within the litigation practice.

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Responsibilities

Conducts daily research using numerous internal and external databases to monitor news and current events, potential and actual litigation, real-time financial information and industry trends to identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients

Assists with drafting, editing and proofreading bespoke pitch materials and responses to RFPs in various formats, including suggesting organization for the material, editing language to fit the opportunity, tailoring attorney team bios, and selecting the most relevant matters to highlight for inclusion

Applies strong reasoning and analytical skills to prepare in-depth background research and analysis for partners concerning business targets in a variety of industries

Maintains and updates litigation practice areas text, case descriptions and litigation partner biographies for Firm materials and on the Firm’s external website

Records, updates and maintains business development activity in internal databases

Assists with case tracking on dockets and in litigation filings

Assists with the development and execution of Firm business development-related programs and events, as well as strategic initiatives for new business opportunities

Responds to varied requests and inquiries from litigation partners regarding business development opportunities and initiatives

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Business developmentResearch skillsProofreadingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelLitigation terminologyWritten communicationVerbal communicationDetail-orientedTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, English or Communications

Preferably 0-2 years of office work experience in a professional environment that involved substantive writing responsibilities, preferably in the marketing or legal field. A minimum commitment of 2 years to the position is required

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional editing and proofreading skills

Must have an articulate and professional demeanor

Must have an extremely detail-oriented work manner

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments

Ability to work well under pressure and complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high standard of judgment and discretion

Must be comfortable and enthusiastic about working as part of a team

Availability to work overtime, including nights and weekends, as needed

Preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint preferred

Knowledge of litigation terminology and practice areas such as general commercial, securities, antitrust, and intellectual property and regulatory investigations is preferred