Business Development Coordinator

Overview

Mc Guire Woods  is searching for a Business Development Coordinator to join a highly skilled, energetic business development team. The business development team works across geographic lines to support revenue-generating opportunities for departments, industry teams and client teams. This position is available in our Richmond, VA, Washington DC, and Charlotte, NC offices.

Mc Guire Woods , one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834.Along with excellent benefits, Mc Guire Woods  offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.

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• Draft and project manage directory submissions (e.g. Chambers, Legal 500) and other practice or industry-specific rankings
• Maintain various lists critical for reporting on BD plan ROI
• Track incoming work and referrals, practice group successes, opportunity outcomes, and targeting efforts
• Maintain and update collateral, representative work, and website content
• Assist with pitches and proposals, including drafting, accurately managing the editing process, and producing error-free deliverables
• Assist with budget management
• Support team with organizing and executing in-person and virtual events, seminars, webinars, receptions, sponsor ships and attorney speaking engagements (includes: invites/eCommunications, agenda preparation, materials management, RSVPs, website presence, external sponsors, etc.)

• Requires a bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of one year of experience in marketing, business and practice development, or a related field; exposure to a professional services firm, preferably a law firm environment, is a plus
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral – and communicate effectively with staff, lawyers, service providers, and clients
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize short and long-term project deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail, ensuring a quality product
• Good systems and database skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM applications
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.