Business Development Coordinator; Public Law & Policy

Key responsibilities of this position include:
Business Development and Implementation

• Assist in the preparation of proposals and RFPs in coordination with the BD Manager and the Proposal Team; track incoming and outgoing proposals; follow up with attorneys and advisors bi‑monthly regarding proposal status.
• Ensure that the firm’s marketing materials (brochures, sell sheets, presentations, etc.) are updated as needed and accurately reflect the practice group’s experience and expertise.
• Write and maintain marketing collateral, including web content, pitch books, attorney biographies and other marketing assets.
• Collaborate with other members of the Marketing and Business Development team to facilitate information‑sharing and cross‑selling among practices.
• Draft submissions for relevant practice groups for directory listings and other awards, including Chambers.
• Support logistical and other activities related to lateral integration.
• Coordinate conferences, seminars, forums, sponsor ships, speaking, and writing opportunities to align with the practice’s goals.
• Help develop, prepare, and distribute brochures, advertisements, newsletters, and client mailings at the practice level, promoting the practice and individual lawyers as appropriate.
• Coordinate and implement internal and external practice events, with support from the events and communications teams; provide on‑the‑ground support with events as needed.
• Request and disseminate research to teams on current or prospective clients, industry trends, or policy issue areas.
• Coordinate with the creative services team to prepare appropriate community support advertisements, invitations, and other print items.
• Represent the BD team at various practice group and marketing meetings and industry events.

• Maintain industry awareness by staying informed about current events and significant legislation coming down the pike.
• Work with the research team to provide assigned practice group with regular updates on new business opportunities, market trends, and competitive threats.
• Identify opportunities to offer new services or enhance existing services to attract high‑value work and enhance client value.

• Manage social media outreach for practice groups.
• Facilitate internal communication about successes and opportunities within and among practice groups, utilizing internal communication vehicles.
• Work with the marketing and communications team to develop marketing messages, media lists, and opportunities, as well as advertising and other marketing tools.
• Data Management and Administrative
• Manage practice mailing lists in Salesforce, including improving data integrity, data entry, importing, cleansing, searching, and exporting.
• Track metrics; prepare reports and updates as needed using Inter Action, Open Secrets, Senate Lobbying Disclosure Database, Leadership Connect, Salesforce and Foundation.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least three years of marketing or business development experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization.
• At least 2 years’ Project/production experience to include management of pitches & proposals in a professional services environment.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills, familiarity with AP style guidelines, and adherence to the firm’s style guide and templates.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Inter Action or other CRMs, marketing databases, and content management systems is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, as part of teams, and with colleagues located in different offices.
• Ability to prioritize workload, handle several projects at once, work independently and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and requests, providing a solutions‑oriented approach to ensure user satisfaction.
• Strong work ethic…