Law Firm BD Coordinator — Events & Client Growth

McDermott; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in New York to support the BD team with client and prospective client requests, event logistics, and CRM maintenance.

You will draft responses to RFPs and pitches, track client information, coordinate webinars, and help create BD collateral while building strong relationships with attorneys and staff. Competitive rewards and discretionary bonus eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Draft responses for RFPs and pitches; track results and prepare reports.
• Track client information in the CRM system.
• Collect and coordinate matter tracking data in central systems.
• Assist with event management and logistics, speaker outreach, and program management.
• Coordinate webinars with marketing for invitations, invites, CLE credits, and materials.
• Draft entries for legal awards and nominations; gather directory details.
• Create and update BD collateral (brochures, one-pagers, presentations).
• Assist with agendas and notes for internal meetings; prepare targeting lists.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in New York to support the BD team with client and prospective client requests, event logistics, and CRM maintenance.

You will draft responses to RFPs and pitches, track client information, coordinate webinars, and help create BD collateral while building strong relationships with attorneys and staff. Competitive rewards and discretionary bonus eligible.