Law Firm Growth & BD Coordinator

Holland & Knight LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in Chicago or Washington, DC to support marketing and BD projects across practice groups. The role blends execution and strategy with growing autonomy, heavy collaboration with attorneys, and a focus on the business of law.

You will manage projects, coordinate events, assist with pitches and RFPs, and maintain directories and rankings submissions, while researching industries and clients to inform BD strategies.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and build rapport with attorneys, clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, anticipate obstacles and drive projects to completion.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and manage time effectively with moderate supervision.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder demands.
• Growing knowledge of legal industry marketing practices, including directories, rankings and legal media.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Support marketing and business development projects from planning through implementation, including assisting with project plans, coordinating stakeholders, tracking milestones, and helping ensure timely completion.
• Event Management: Help coordinate and manage practice-specific events, webinars, sponsorships, client dinners, and receptions, including planning, logistics, vendor management, attendee communications, day-of execution, and post-event follow-up and reporting.
• Pitch & Proposal Development: Assist with developing and preparing customized pitch materials, presentations, and RFP responses in collaboration with attorneys and the Business Development team, ensuring materials are compelling, accurate, and tailored to the audience.
• Directory & Awards Management: Coordinate directory, award, and ranking submissions (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500, Law360, Business Journals) by working with attorneys and Managers to draft narratives, collect supporting information, and manage submission timelines.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct basic research on industries, prospective clients, firm experience, and competitors, collaborating with the firm’s Competitive Intelligence Team as appropriate, synthesizing findings into actionable summaries and recommendations for the Business Development team.
• Collateral & Content Maintenance: Update and maintain the firm's practice development information, including marketing collateral, brochures, biographies, practice group descriptions, deal/case lists and website content, ensuring materials are current, accurate and consistent.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Independent work

Prioritization

Legal marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Foundation

Qorus Docs

AI

Job description

Holland & Knight LLP is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in Chicago or Washington, DC to support marketing and BD projects across practice groups. The role blends execution and strategy with growing autonomy, heavy collaboration with attorneys, and a focus on the business of law.

You will manage projects, coordinate events, assist with pitches and RFPs, and maintain directories and rankings submissions, while researching industries and clients to inform BD strategies.