Client Development & Relations Coordinator

McDermott; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago is seeking a Client Development Coordinator to support firm client development initiatives. This role blends strong organizational skills with sales instincts to help project-manage new client initiatives and strengthen existing relationships.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in business development or related fields, is proficient in Salesforce and MS Office, and can manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–5+ years of experience in business development, sales, client services, marketing, account management, or related field.
• Experience using Salesforce or another CRM platform.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of sales opportunities into active matters by preparing engagement letters and related documentation.
• Coordinate client/matter opening processes and liaise with internal departments to ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and business-development related travel as needed.
• Work with attorneys and pricing function to prepare budgets, working group lists and ensure compliance with outside counsel guidelines.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and tracking dashboards; utilize Salesforce to maintain records of client interactions and opportunities.
• Draft client follow-up emails and timely meeting notes; manage ongoing client and prospect relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Salesforce experience

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago is seeking a Client Development Coordinator to support firm client development initiatives. This role blends strong organizational skills with sales instincts to help project-manage new client initiatives and strengthen existing relationships.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in business development or related fields, is proficient in Salesforce and MS Office, and can manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.