Hybrid BD Coordinator - Legal Marketing & Proposals

PR Girl Manifesto; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods seeks a Business Development Coordinator to join its dynamic team, supporting revenue opportunities across practice groups, client teams, and marketing initiatives. This role is based in Richmond, VA with options for hybrid work in other offices.

The position involves managing rankings submissions, budgeting, updating collateral, assisting with pitches, and coordinating in-person and virtual events to drive client engagement and market visibility.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree
• A minimum of one year of experience in marketing, business and practice development, or a related field; exposure to a professional services firm, preferably a law firm environment, is a plus
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral - and communicate effectively with staff, lawyers, service providers, and clients
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize short- and long-term project deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail, ensuring a quality product
• Good systems and database skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM applications
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.

Responsibilities

• Draft and project manage directory submissions (e.g. Chambers, Legal 500) and other practice or industry-specific rankings
• Maintain various lists critical for reporting on BD plan ROI
• Track incoming work and referrals, practice group successes, opportunity outcomes, and targeting efforts
• Maintain and update collateral, representative work, and website content
• Assist with pitches and proposals, including drafting, accurately managing the editing process, and producing error-free deliverables
• Assist with budget management
• Support team with organizing and executing in-person and virtual events, seminars, webinars, receptions, sponsorships and attorney speaking engagements (includes: invites/eCommunications, agenda preparation, materials management, RSVPs, website presence, external sponsors, etc.)

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM applications

Harvey AI tool

Job description

McGuireWoods seeks a Business Development Coordinator to join its dynamic team, supporting revenue opportunities across practice groups, client teams, and marketing initiatives. This role is based in Richmond, VA with options for hybrid work in other offices.

The position involves managing rankings submissions, budgeting, updating collateral, assisting with pitches, and coordinating in-person and virtual events to drive client engagement and market visibility.