Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · 5 hours ago
Proposal Specialist E&I
Maximize your interview chances
Law Practice
Insider Connection @Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Get 3x more responses when you reach out via email instead of LinkedIn.
Responsibilities
In collaboration with lawyers and staff, you will lead pitch, proposal and RFP responses including drafting and coordination
You will regularly analyze and review practice marketing collateral to ensure brand and messaging alignment
Collaborating with a wide team of contributors, you will lead superior maintenance and organization of marketing materials within the department’s materials library
Track the status of existing opportunity responses and manage opportunity data for assigned pitches, proposals and RFPs, including outcomes collection
In collaboration with practice marketing and data teams, regularly review current experience related to assigned practices areas, ensuring its inclusion in core materials
Cover tight turnaround proposals within the required timeframes and meet deadlines – including flexibility in after-hours and occasional weekend responsibilities
Participate in pitch debrief sessions to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement across content and process
Develop and own specific P&P functions, as assigned by the P&P Managers, to improve firmwide marketing and P&P processes, technology utilization and/or content
Qualification
Find out how your skills align with this job's requirements. If anything seems off, you can easily click on the tags to select or unselect skills to reflect your actual expertise.
Required
Strong writing skills, with the ability to craft a compelling story within a sales context. Applicants will be required to provide writing samples.
Excellent word-processing computer skills necessary; very high proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word. Additional platforms include Excel and SharePoint.
High-level attention to detail and proofreading skills.
Advanced ability to analyze large amount of information and data for key takeaways and crafting of messaging points.
Excellent Internet skills necessary.
Ability to become proficient in the use of the following marketing systems and tools: InTapp OnePlace, Orrick.ai, Foundation, Orrick's Biography Tool, ServiceNow Project Management Platform; Orrick's Portal; and other relevant firm systems.
Superior project management skills, including independent discernment and decision-making with strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to gain agreement and to build positive relationships within the firm through quality work and through leadership.
Flexible and able to adapt to changing list of priorities and excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Highly productive, flexible and can handle stress with the ability to effectively balance projects and prioritize tasks.
Preferred
Four-year degree in Communications, English or other writing-intensive field preferred; or equivalent work experience.
Two to five years of prior law firm or professional services firm writing and/or business development experience preferred.
Litigation and/or Regulatory Compliance practice knowledge a plus.
Benefits
Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances
Robust mental well-being benefits
Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
Short- and long-term disability benefits
A health savings account (w/applicable medical plan)
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
401K program
Paid Time Off program
Generous Parental leave benefits
Paid holidays
Company
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech sectors.