Practice Development Assistant

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Practice Development Assistant in Washington, DC. This entry-level role involves providing administrative support to the Administrative Law Group, assisting with marketing initiatives, and coordinating client proposals. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, with a preference for those with experience in legal support. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Bonuses

Benefits and Wellness Options

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services office or legal support preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support in developing and implementing business plans.
• Assists in developing client pitch materials and proposals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Practice Development Assistant. This position is supports the business development initiatives and activities of the Administrative Law Group. Responsible for providing administrative support to the Senior Team Manager, Team Heads, Group attorneys, and members of the Marketing and Client Development Team, including assistance in connection with drafting and updating content for the teams various marketing initiatives, client pitches, firm website practice descriptions, email campaigns, brochures, experience lists and case studies. Assists with coordinating and producing responses to client requests for proposals for legal services, assists with development of presentation materials, maintains and updates bios and practice-specific marketing materials.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Provides administrative support in the development and implementation of ALGs strategic business plan.
• Consults with attorneys to identify individual and practice group business objectives.
• Performs basic research and data collection on clients and prospective clients.
• Assists in developing, drafting, and compiling client and prospective client-related pitch materials, proposals, communications, and presentations for attorney review. Documents and maintains proposal-related information for future reference. Assists in coordinating RFP processes for ALG led proposal opportunities.
  
  

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

Experience: Experience in a professional services office or other legal support experience preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Other Qualifications: Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills. Accurate typing, word processing skills and ability to pay strict attention to detail. Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality. Must have strong organizational skills. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and input (typing) of information into computer. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communication. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The expected salary range for Washington, DC based employees is $57,300 to $82,900, though salaries for employees based outside of Washington, DC may differ. Beyond an employment candidate's physical location, salary offers may be based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, training and/or experience.

In addition to providing competitive compensation in the form of salaries and bonuses, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Law Practice

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