Business Development Coordinator

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future. The Business Development Coordinator is an integral part of the Marketing and Business Development team that works closely with the firm’s Energy Transactional practice group. The Business Development Coordinator will work collaboratively with practice group attorneys and members of the Business Development team on timely planning and delivery of high-quality materials in support of the attorneys’ key strategic growth initiatives.

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to cultivate business with current and prospective clients
• Conduct client, prospect, industry, competitor, and market research/analysis to inform targeted business development efforts
• Assist in the creation of high quality, tailored pitch materials, responses to RFPs and client presentations
• Assist with the development of legal directory and award submissions and regular league table submissions
• Assist with the development and distribution of client alerts, newsletters, blogs, and other thought leadership pieces
• Coordinate the planning and execution of events, sponsor ships, webinars and speaking engagements. This includes venue research, coordinating budget and logistics, drafting marketing communications (invitations, presentations, collateral, etc.), coordinating with vendors, program development, on-site support, tracking and follow up activities
• Work with the firm’s communications team to effectively promote the successes and legal expertise of the group’s attorneys, including identifying media, publishing, and speaking opportunities that align with the profile-raising objectives of the practices
• Identify cross-practice connections and opportunities for practices to increase internal visibility
• Collect and organize matter data for inclusion in Foundation, the firm’s experience management system
• Handle Inter Action-related functions - develop and maintain marketing lists and business development activities, research, reports, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the firm’s Practice Management department to assist with internal organizational efforts of the group, as appropriate, including participation in practice group meetings
• Identify and respond to internal and external client inquiries in a timely manner and seek feedback/follow-up as appropriate

• Strong project and process management capabilities
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, creative, and collaborative
• Well-organized with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and able to remain flexible while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Works well under pressure and can manage and prioritize simultaneous, time-sensitive deadlines across assigned practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with practice group attorneys, Marketing and Business Development Department peers, and other administrative departments of the firm
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Able to work independently while keeping BD leadership and attorneys apprised of progress on identified BD projects and initiatives
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with teams to promote consistent and efficient workflow processes
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within the firm as well as external contacts

Bachelor's degree required…