Business Development Coordinator

Crowell & Moring; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Backup childcare

Wellness programs

Job summary

Crowell & Moring LLP in Washington seeks a Business Development Coordinator to support strategic marketing initiatives and advance firmwide growth objectives. This role involves collaborating with attorneys and various teams on pitches, events, and client programs, requiring strong project management skills and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm setting. The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive compensation package and solid benefits, including healthcare and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Independently manage tasks in a professional environment.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Meet competing priorities and deadlines efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic business development and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with attorneys on pitches and proposals.
• Maintain up-to-date practice group website content.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Team collaboration

Research analysis

Use of technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Summary

The Business Development Coordinator supports strategic business development and marketing initiatives that advance firmwide growth objectives. This role collaborates with attorneys and colleagues across Marketing & Branding, Communications, and Client Development to execute pitches, client programs, thought leadership, and market intelligence initiatives. The position requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, professional services environment.

Primary Areas Of Responsibility

• Supports the development and execution of strategic plans to advance business development.
• Assists with drafting initial responses to pitches and proposals.
• Helps draft, edit and submit ranking and directory materials (e.g. Chambers, Law360), including gathering data, preparing drafts, and tracking submission deadlines.
• Helps maintain practice group website content and marketing materials and updates the group intranet site and repository of relevant business development information.
• Plans and ensures the successful execution of client development events, such as seminars and webinars.
• Supports attorneys with client alerts, blogs, podcasts, newsletters, and other thought leadership initiatives.
• Initiates and analyzes client, market, competitor and industry research to inform business development strategies.
• Collaborates with practice group leadership and the business development team to develop meeting agendas and summaries.
• Enters practice group data into various knowledge management systems, including business development tracker, experience manager and Deal Cloud, the firm’s CRM.
• Supports firm Client Engagement initiatives, including client feedback, client teams, voice of the client programming, and training and content development.
• Supports lateral integration.
• Assists with running financial queries and reports.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, professional environment.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff, and external vendors.
• High level of attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable learning and using technology platforms and data-driven tools.

Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Equivalent training and experience may substitute for education.

Experience

The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience. Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

Pay Range

CH: $56,000-$73,000

DC: $59,000-$77,000

NY: $62,000-$81,000

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

Benefits

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave, and progressive options such as backup childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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