Hybrid Business Development & Proposals Specialist

PR Girl Manifesto; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support a dynamic BD team across offices in Richmond, DC, and Charlotte. The role focuses on rankings submissions, collateral maintenance, and assisting with pitches, proposals, and budgets. It also covers event coordination, including invites, agendas, RSVPs, and sponsor coordination.

The position emphasizes collaboration across geographic lines, client teams, and industry groups with a hybrid remote option for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least one year of experience in marketing, business and practice development, or a related field.
• Experience in a professional services firm is a plus.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.
• Solid systems and database skills including MS Office and CRM.
• Willingness to work with innovative platforms (e.g., Harvey AI tool).

Responsibilities

• Draft and project manage directory submissions (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500) and rankings.
• Maintain lists critical for reporting on BD plan ROI.
• Track incoming work, referrals, and opportunity outcomes.
• Maintain and update collateral, representative work, and website content.
• Assist with pitches and proposals, editing and error-free deliverables.
• Assist with budget management.
• Support events and attorney speaking engagements (invites, agendas, RSVPs, sponsors).

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Deadline management

Attention to detail

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office skills

Tech platform adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

McGuireWoods is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support a dynamic BD team across offices in Richmond, DC, and Charlotte. The role focuses on rankings submissions, collateral maintenance, and assisting with pitches, proposals, and budgets. It also covers event coordination, including invites, agendas, RSVPs, and sponsor coordination.

The position emphasizes collaboration across geographic lines, client teams, and industry groups with a hybrid remote option for work-life balance.