Business Development Coordinator; Entry-Level

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full‑service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. We are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culture of accountability and purpose.

Our firm values teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow and be empowered, we invite you to apply to our Business Development Coordinator role. This position may be filled in one of our Kansas City
, Milwaukee
, or St. Louis offices and will work in a hybrid capacity, onsite at least 2 days per week.

• Develop and maintain an understanding of the assigned group’s attorneys, client base, experience, and market capabilities.
• Collaborate with BDMC colleagues and partner with other departments to support and advance cross‑functional initiatives and projects.
• Work with the Internal Communications team to raise team and attorney internal visibility through promotion of successes, speaking engagements, conference attendance, and other relevant activities.
• Proofread marketing collateral and other materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, compliance with brand guidelines, and professionalism.
• Assemble first drafts of marketing and client‑facing materials—including pitches, presentations, attorney biographies, and informational sheets—to support new business opportunities and showcase capabilities.
• Assist with the collection, organization, and maintenance of data in business development databases (e.g., RFP/pitch database, representative matters, case studies, budget requests, and ROI).
• Assist with ROI tracking for projects and key initiatives and help develop related reporting.
• Gain proficiency with the firm’s mailing list systems and help create targeted invitation lists for events, webinars, and initiatives.
• Coordinate attorneys’ involvement in professional, trade, and industry organizations, as well as sponsor ships and industry events.
• Coordinate with BDMC teams to develop deliverables and support for attorneys related to speaking engagements, sponsor ships, advertisements, public relations, social media, and other activities.
• Provide general support for business development and marketing projects.
• Respond to business intelligence research requests and collaborate with the firm’s research team to gather relevant reports.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• 2‑4 years of prior work experience, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to assemble and proofread pitches, proposals, collateral, research reports, and client‑facing presentation materials.
• Ability to respond promptly and professionally to requests and proactively communicate challenges or delays.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet research tools; knowledge of Inter Action and Foundation is a plus.
• Professional and courteous demeanor with firm attorneys and colleagues; professional appearance required.
  
  Strong organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• High attention to detail.
• High level of professional integrity; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of this position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

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