Law Firm Business Development & Events Specialist

Holland & Knight LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in Chicago to support marketing and BD initiatives across assigned sections and practice groups. The role bridges execution and strategy with growing autonomy.

You will manage events, assist with pitches, track submissions, conduct basic research, and maintain marketing collateral and databases to support client development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of marketing, business development, communications, or professional services experience; law firm experience preferred.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Support marketing and business development projects from planning through implementation, incl. coordinating stakeholders and milestones.
• Event Management: Coordinate practice-specific events, webinars, sponsorships, client dinners, and receptions, including logistics and post-event reporting.
• Pitch & Proposal Development: Develop customized pitch materials and RFP responses with attorneys and BD team.
• Directory & Awards Management: Draft narratives and manage submission timelines for directories and awards.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct industry research and synthesize findings for recommendations.
• Collateral & Content Maintenance: Update marketing collateral, biographies, practice descriptions, and website content.
• Attorney Engagement: Build relationships with attorneys and serve as a point of contact for BD needs.
• Communications: Draft and coordinate internal/external communications and announcements.
• Data Management: Maintain experience databases and mailing lists for BD efforts.
• Referral Tracking & Reporting: Track referrals and report outcomes.
• Maintain regular work schedule and engagement during business hours.
• Special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Pitch & proposal development

Research & analysis

Content maintenance

Communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Foundation

Qorus Docs

AI tools

Job description

Holland & Knight LLP is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in Chicago to support marketing and BD initiatives across assigned sections and practice groups. The role bridges execution and strategy with growing autonomy.

You will manage events, assist with pitches, track submissions, conduct basic research, and maintain marketing collateral and databases to support client development.