BD Coordinator, Special Matters

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

Responsibilities include:

  • Create and maintain global Special Matters and Chicago regional marketing materials, including fact sheets, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, and other tailored materials;
  • Assist with and, at times lead, pitches and RFPs; gather and centralize experience lists; oversee final production of electronic and hardcopy deliverables to meet deadlines; maintain pitch/RFP files, log in pitch-tracking system, and obtain outcome update
  • Use LexTrack to coordinate and help compile submissions related to legal directories and awards and arrange researcher interviews as applicable;
  • Provide support for Firm-hosted events and sponsorships including coordinating all activities involved with sponsorship commitments, development of invitations, other types of content, and event materials with the branding team and the marketing technolog
  • Conduct research on a variety of topics including prospective and current clients, competitors and industry, and market trends; Assist with relationship mapping and BD activities tracking; Assist with reporting and analysis of market trends and BD activit
  • Support the Senior Business Development Manager for Chicago and Special matters on strategic client targeting and business planning efforts, including client teams that span across other practice groups and regions.

Qualifications include:

  • 3+ years of relevant legal business development/marketing experience strongly preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and incorporate feedback into their performance;
  • Knowledge of marketing and business development-related activities;
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint. Microsoft Teams, iManage, Microsoft Dynamics, Interaction, and Vuture experience desirable, but not required;
  • Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.