Coordinator, Client Development & Engagement

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York is looking for a Client Development Coordinator to support the Client Development & Engagement team. In this role, you will implement marketing strategies through research and analysis, manage content, and assist with events and presentations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication and project management skills. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $80,000.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive environment.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Distribute Firm memoranda and maintain communications.
• Maintain website content and Partner biographies across channels.
• Assist with the preparation of directory submissions.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent research and analytical skills

Strong project management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Proficiency in MS Office programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Client Relationship Management (CRM) system

Job description

The Client Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Client Development & Engagement team by implementing specific marketing and development strategies through research and analysis, reporting, marketing communications, content administration, events and presentations. This role provides research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets and industries, and supports the Firm’s client development and branding initiatives, ensuring the Firm’s high standard of excellence is met.

Responsibilities

• Distribute Firm memoranda; maintain and communicate professional and community services and related client alerts
• Maintain website content, Partner biographies and other client development and communications materials across multiple channels
• Maintain deal and case experience and help manage engagement database and related databases
• Assist with the preparation of directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories and publications
• Support the Client Development & Engagement team with development and maintenance of promotional marketing materials in support of the Firm's client development initiatives
• Prepare and maintain promotional materials, such as brochures, practice area descriptions, rankings and quotes, varied advertising, posters, flyers and other promotional materials, in conjunction with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate
• Assist with distribution of varied marketing materials and Firm communications, such as event invitations, ranking submissions, presentation notifications, press releases, summaries and web-related content
• Manage data for the Firm’s contact database
• Provide competitive intelligence reports and analysis; conduct additional research through database searches, industry resources, and networking as directed
• Assist with Firm-sponsored events and presentations
• Collaborate with team on draft pitches, proposal materials and presentations when required
• Work with stakeholders in other departments and in other offices as needed
• Support Client Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed
• Perform additional duties as needed

Required Skills

• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills, initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to begin to leverage institutional knowledge in own work
• Demonstrated introductory knowledge of full range of client development skill set
• Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as needed

Preferred Skills

• Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database preferred
• Experience updating/maintaining a website preferred
• Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred

Required Experience

• 2–4 years of relevant business experience

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in a law firm, marketing or professional services field preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Qualifications

• Major in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public relations or related field preferred

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non‑exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible. Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.