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Our client is searching for a Business Development Coordinator to work in our New York City office. This position is responsible for a wide variety of duties supporting the marketing and business development initiatives of the New York office as well as the Financial Restructuring & Reorganization practice group firm wide. The ideal candidate has law firm experience, is detail oriented and has excellent communication and project management skills. The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential, as is the ability to multi-task and prioritize. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial (spelling, grammar usage, writing skills, etc.). Working knowledge of legal terms and concepts are a plus. In this position, overtime will be required.
Responsibilities:
•Assists with the implementation of strategic business development and marketing plans for partners, offices, and practices (NY and Financial Restructuring & Reorganization practice group).
•Assists with the planning, implementation, and follow-up of new business or cross-marketing opportunities.
•Assist and oversee RFP and pitch materials for potential clients and new matters.
•Enter RFP and pitch materials into Sharepoint/Breeze database for data analysis; assist with compiling attorney bios and practice group overviews for proposals.
•Prepare marketing materials as requested by attorneys and/or staff. Oversee print production and assembly. Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality materials.
•Conducts Competitive Intelligence research on existing and prospective clients for attorneys across practice groups. This will include learning different database/research engines.
•Schedule attorney professional photos for new and lateral partners.
•Assist with ticket distribution and enter sports ticket usage into online concierge program.
•Maintain promo item inventory; track usage in Inflow database.
•Assist with InterAction database additions; update contact information and pull reports.
•Assist with graphic design on advertisements, invitations.
•Assists with planning and execution of client seminars and sponsorships including managing invitation lists in CRM, track RSVPs, create name badges and tent cards; set-up and staff registration desk; and prepare handouts for client functions.
•Set up and maintain Business Development folders and files.
•Create and submit check requests; assist with processing payments.
•Work as part of a team with other business development professionals in all offices, including design team, CRM team, RFP manager, and events staff. Perform other marketing and business development related responsibilities and projects as necessary.
Qualifications:
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
•Proficiency in online research and internet resources
•Knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts and practical applications
•Fundamental knowledge of Interaction
•Working knowledge of legal concepts
•Ability to effectively interact with lawyers
•Advanced proficiency in English language usage, including punctuation, spelling, grammar and writing skills.
Education and Experience Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree (Communication, Advertising, Marketing degree preferred)
•At least 3 years of professional services/law firm experience (required)
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