Senior Business Development Coordinator

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Senior Business Development Coordinator

The candidate will be responsible for executing and delivering on internal and external marketing and business development initiatives for the firm’s litigation portfolio of practices (Complex Commercial Disputes, Chemical and Life Sciences, Insurance) with a particular emphasis on California-based attorneys within those practices. Coordinating marketing and business development projects, as assigned; taking ownership from inception through implementation. Coordinating the development of pitch and proposals documents, RFP responses, and presentation materials, including developing tailored content. Maintaining and updating experience lists, including matter tracking, approval of matter descriptions, data input, and generally maintaining the integrity of the data for assigned practice groups. Coordinating and preparing submissions for key directory rankings, including Chambers and Legal 500. Fielding and responding to internal requests for practice group marketing materials, attorney bios and photos, reprints of attorney publications, and other business development-related assistance. Researching and evaluating referral sources, sponsorship opportunities, and speaking engagements to help raise the profile of the practices. Working with lawyers, MarCom, and BD colleagues to produce marketing communications including blog posts, client advisories, announcements, etc.. Identifying and helping to generate material for internal newsletters and other communications. Utilizing the firm’s CRM (client relationship management) system to track business development and client activities. Maintaining appropriate website content for assigned practice groups, including regular edits to attorney bios, and development of new practice group material. Participating in practice group meetings and helping to prepare materials as needed. Working with the Events team on Steptoe-branded events as well as external conferences and conducting appropriate BD-related follow up after the event. Coordinating marketing resources and activities with other department team members across functions. Other duties as assigned within business development and marketing. Bachelor’s degree is required. Should have 4+ years of marketing experience, law firm experience is preferred. Concentration in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, English or similar discipline is preferred.

Company info

Steptoe & Johnson LLP.
2121 Avenue of the Stars Suite 2800
Los Angeles
California
United States 90067
Website : http://www.steptoe.com