Client Development Coordinator, Strategic Pursuits & Proposals

Goodwin Procter LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Goodwin Procter seeks a detail‑oriented professional to join its Global Operations Team in Boston. You will coordinate pursuit activities from intake to submission, manage deadlines, and produce client-facing materials using standard firm content and bios.

You’ll work with attorneys, Client Development and other GO teams, leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve content quality, analytics, and workflow, while maintaining strict accuracy and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and document production skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pursuit activities from intake through submission, owning day‑to‑day workflow and ensuring deadlines are tracked and completed on schedule.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and produce proposals, RFPs, presentations, and other client‑facing materials.
• Draft and update proposal content using approved firm materials, experience descriptions, biographies, and other content.
• Coordinate information gathering from attorneys, Client Development, and other GO teams.
• Maintain pursuit work‑plans, submission calendars, and workflow tools.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Dynamics CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databases

Reporting tools

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross‑functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in high‑stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world‑class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward‑thinking peers.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate pursuit activities from intake through submission, owning day‑to‑day workflow and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are tracked and completed on schedule.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and produce proposals, RFPs, presentations, and other related client‑facing materials.
• Draft and update proposal content using approved firm materials, experience descriptions, biographies, and other repository content.
• Coordinate information gathering and responses from attorneys, Client Development, and other Global Operations teams.
• Maintain pursuit work‑plans, task lists, submission calendars, and workflow tracking tools.
• Ensure submissions meet client requirements, formatting instructions, and standards prior to delivery.
• Manage version control, document organization, and centralized storage of proposal materials and final deliverables.
• Support the development and ongoing maintenance of the firm’s proposal content repository, including approved responses and other reusable content.
• Conduct basic company, industry, and opportunity research to support proposal customization and pursuit preparation.
• Assist with preparation for scoping calls and pursuit kickoff meetings, as well as related follow‑up activities.
• Track pursuit outcomes and support the collection of win/loss insights, client feedback, and reusable lessons learned.
• Use and support the adoption of technology, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to improve pursuit efficiency, content quality, knowledge sharing, and workflow management.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; comfort working with databases, reporting tools, and leveraging AI tools responsibly.
• Experience with Dynamics CRM is a plus.
• A self‑starter with strong writing, editing, proofreading, and document production skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with sound judgment and the ability to prioritize competing requests, identify risks or gaps, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a professional demeanor and the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, business professionals, and external contacts at all levels.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a proactive, service‑oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working with data, reports, and dashboards to support analytics‑driven business development efforts.
• Experience working with proposals, RFPs, business development, marketing, professional services, legal, consulting, or similar environments preferred.
• Experience supporting senior professionals or client‑facing teams preferred.
• Willingness and enthusiasm in process improvement, content management, knowledge sharing, and AI‑enabled business development solutions.
• Occasional travel #LI-JM1

Benefits and More

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back‑up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks

This position is eligible for overtime: Yes

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00.

Professional career paths at Goodwin offer you more – and less – than you might expect. You’ll find less hierarchy and more meritocracy. You’ll have more chances to work across departments and offices, and fewer roadblocks to getting the job done. We believe people are happiest when they’re not limited by a ‘that’s how we’ve always done it’ approach, so we encourage a more imaginative and collaborative working environment.

Our Global Operations Team – what we call our GO Team – brings a level of professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to work each and every day. Goodwin embraces responsible and ethical use of AI in the Hiring Process.