Proposal Writer

Overview

Reports To:

Managing Director of Marketing (CMO)

Location:

New York, NY

About the Firm

My client is widely recognized as a leading law firm advising institutional investors on securities litigation, corporate governance, and shareholder rights. Our clients include the largest and most prominent public pension funds, banks, asset managers, and insurance companies in the world.

Since our founding in 1983, THE FIRM has built an international reputation for excellence and integrity and pioneered the use of the litigation process to achieve precedent-setting governance reforms. THE FIRM has prosecuted many of the most high-profile frauds in history, recovering over $40 billion on behalf of investors. Working with our clients, we have also used securities and corporate governance litigation to achieve precedent-setting reforms that have increased market transparency and improved corporate business practices in groundbreaking ways.

The firm is widely recognized by industry observers as a leader in the field, and our reputation for integrity and unmatched record of achievement has won us praise from the bench, the respect of our adversaries, and the allegiance of our clients.

About the Role

As part of the Marketing & Communications and Business Development (MBD) teams, the Proposal and Content Writer reports directly to the Managing Director of Marketing (CMO) and will also be supervised by the Senior Manager of Proposals and Content. This individual will also work closely with the Managing Director of Client Relations, the attorney-business development team, the case development team, and other firm members to facilitate best-in-class approaches to position the firm to win new business and maintain and grow current client relationships.

This position is heavily focused on RFPs, awards, and other business development pursuits. As a member of a small department, you will be expected to collaborate with colleagues on other projects as needed and as the RFP workload permits.

• Write and edit Request for Proposal (RFP) responses from beginning to end with support and oversight from a senior manager.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Proposals and Content, attorneys, and fellow business professionals to develop a compelling proposal response strategy with a high degree of tailoring to the client’s needs and requests.
• Work with the senior manager, attorneys, and paralegals to proofread, finalize, and submit quality proposals within deadlines, and manage the calendar of expected proposals to ensure no opportunities are missed.
• Create post-RFP materials that help prepare attorneys for client interviews.
• Maintain a repository of proposal templates and other materials to streamline proposal development, including tracking and reporting win/loss statistics.
• Alongside the senior manager, establish and continuously refine RFP processes, templates, workflows, and tracking and reporting mechanisms.
• Display a continual focus on process improvement and efficiency. For example, help identify inefficiencies in the RFP process and develop plans to address them.
• Possess strong motivation and intellectual curiosity to understand the securities litigation landscape and the firm’s client base and bring new ideas to the firm.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of relevant awards and accolades, and coordinate the submission process, including drafting and submitting materials, with oversight from the senior manager.
• Support the Managing Director of Marketing and other marketing colleagues with other projects as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline preferred.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience, preferably in professional services.
• Prior experience in RFP writing at an investment firm, asset management firm, professional services firm, or a law firm.
• Strong work ethic, internal client-service mindset, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to a high-quality work product.
• Strong research and analytical…