Client Growth & Relationships Coordinator

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is seeking a Client Development Coordinator to support the firm’s client development initiatives. You’ll combine organizational skills with sales instincts to project manage new developments and strengthen relationships, handling multiple priorities and owning projects from concept to execution.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years in business development or related fields, be proficient with Salesforce and Microsoft Office, and excel in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–5+ years in business development, sales, client services, marketing, or related field.
• Experience with Salesforce or CRM preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support transition of sales opportunities into active matters with engagement letters and docs.
• Coordinate client/matter openings with internal departments.
• Schedule calendars, meetings and BD travel.
• Prepare budgets, reports, dashboards and Engage with pricing function.
• Maintain Salesforce records of client interactions and opportunities.
• Assist with pre/post meeting process and client events with BD team.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is seeking a Client Development Coordinator to support the firm’s client development initiatives. You’ll combine organizational skills with sales instincts to project manage new developments and strengthen relationships, handling multiple priorities and owning projects from concept to execution.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years in business development or related fields, be proficient with Salesforce and Microsoft Office, and excel in a fast-paced,