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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP · 3 days ago

Business Development Specialist

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is an international law firm actively recruiting a Business Development Specialist. This role provides marketing and business development support for the firm’s Financial Services Industry Team, including preparing proposals, managing client events, and coordinating communications.

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Responsibilities

Leads the development of pitch materials, proposals and presentations for clients and prospective clients. Drafts, edits and proofreads related materials, and coordinates the production of the final materials

Leads production of communications, including client alerts and collateral material (i.e., lawyer biographies, practice and industry descriptions). Works with related Marketing & Business Development teams and other departments across the firm to ensure quality communications

Manages client relationship building events for the Business Practice Group and other related firm wide activities. This may include webinars, conferences, sponsorships, client appreciation events and special events

Provides weekly Pitch/RFP Update Report to all firm attorneys. Assists in the tracking of information related to Pitch/RFP status

Qualification

Business DevelopmentProposal PreparationClient Relationship ManagementMicrosoft OfficeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of five years' job related experience, including internships, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

A demonstrated ability to use one's own initiative to complete job responsibilities with little supervision

Accurate typing

Strong word processing skills

Ability to generate a large volume of high quality work and pay strict attention to detail

Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills

Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality

Must exercise initiative in problem solving and be capable of making sound decisions in the absence of clear instructions

Be multiple task oriented

Must have ability to train others and work efficiently and accurately

Must present a positive, professional image and show initiative to suggest or implement creative measures to benefit the firm

Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice

Advanced knowledge of firm resources and procedures

Ability to work well under pressure

Patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions

Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications

Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds

Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory

Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice

Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team