Proposal Specialist

For the Chicago Office of a Global Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support to the Proposal Center Manager, Marketing/BD personnel and firm lawyers in connection with proposals and other new business initiatives;
• Collaborate on the drafting, editing and production of pitches, proposals, lawyer profiles and other marketing materials.
• Assist with the coordination, customization and standardization of work product from multiple sources;
• Create and manage Proposal Project Plans and utilizing other project management tools to ensure consistency and timeliness of the pitch and proposal process;
• Oversee efficient proposal production with a focus on ushering materials through the stages between the inception of an RFP to the delivery of the final product to the lead lawyer(s);
• Assist with the tracking of pitch and proposal activity, including follow-up activities with marketing and business development personnel and lawyers to determine, document and share results and best practices.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor�s degree, preferably in Marketing, English or a communication field;
• 4+ years of work experience in marketing, writing and/or project/production management in the professional services arena (e.g. law, accounting, or consulting) or in the corporate, trade association or academic sectors;
• Exceptional writing and editing skills; ability to write persuasively; attention to detail;
• Ability to deal professionally with both internal and external clients on all levels; Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Exceptional project management capabilities; ability to work effectively under tight deadlines; takes initiative;
• Extensive overtime is sometimes required.