Business Development Coordinator

Ray Thomas; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Ray Thomas, a top-ranked national law firm, seeks a Business Development Coordinator in Chicago, IL. The hybrid role combines in-office collaboration three days per week with remote work, supporting growth across the marketing team and advancing client engagement.

You will coordinate BD initiatives, craft pitches and materials, and manage events, awards, and communications while building strong attorney relationships and contributing to firm-wide growth.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in marketing, business development, communications, or professional services.
• Law firm experience preferred
• Strong writing, communication, and project management skills
• Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with legal directories, rankings, pitches, proposals, or events is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate business development and marketing projects from planning through completion
• Help organize client events, webinars, sponsorships, dinners, and receptions
• Prepare customized pitches, presentations, and RFP responses
• Coordinate Chambers, Legal 500, Law360, and other award submissions
• Conduct research on prospective clients, industries, competitors, and market trends
• Maintain attorney biographies, practice descriptions, experience lists, and marketing materials
• Draft internal and external communications, newsletters, announcements, and social media content
• Build strong working relationships with attorneys and serve as a reliable business development resource
• Maintain referral, mailing list, experience, and business development data

Skills

Marketing

Business development

Communications

Project management

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Business Development Coordinator – Top Ranked National Law Firm

Location: Chicago, IL

Hybrid: 3 days in office

A top-ranked and highly reputable national law firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support its growing business development and marketing team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing national firm with a strong reputation, supportive leadership, excellent benefits, and clear opportunities for long-term growth and internal advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate business development and marketing projects from planning through completion
• Help organize client events, webinars, sponsorships, dinners, and receptions
• Prepare customized pitches, presentations, and RFP responses
• Coordinate Chambers, Legal 500, Law360, and other award submissions
• Conduct research on prospective clients, industries, competitors, and market trends
• Maintain attorney biographies, practice descriptions, experience lists, and marketing materials
• Draft internal and external communications, newsletters, announcements, and social media content
• Build strong working relationships with attorneys and serve as a reliable business development resource
• Maintain referral, mailing list, experience, and business development data

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in marketing, business development, communications, or professional services
• Law firm experience preferred
• Strong writing, communication, and project management skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with legal directories, rankings, pitches, proposals, or events is a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Top-ranked national law firm
• Excellent reputation and growing platform
• Strong culture with supportive leadership
• Clear opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• High exposure to attorneys and firm leadership
• Excellent benefits and bonus opportunities