Senior Coordinator Business Development & Marketing

DLA Piper; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Coordinator for Business Development & Marketing. This role involves supporting marketing initiatives, managing collateral, and collaborating with teams to enhance client engagement and business development activities. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 3 years’ direct experience in a marketing and business development role in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Support client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.
• Collaborate on content generation for RFPs and pitches.
• Manage and develop marketing collateral.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field

Job description

Summary

As the Senior Coordinator, Business Development & Marketing, under the direction of the Business Development & Marketing Manager, you will work closely with firm lawyers and other members of the Marketing & Business Development department to support select marketing and business development activities for the assigned practice group. You are required to be a self-starter, with accomplished critical thinking skills, who can partner with other marketing, business development, administrative and executive team members to achieve business objectives. You will work closely with the assigned practice group partners on strategic client growth opportunities.

Location

This position is located in our Washington, DC office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supports client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Pursuits & Directories team on content generation for RFPs and pitches.
• Manages, updates, and develops marketing collateral, pitch materials, and website and social media content.
• Tracks and maintains experience and credentials across all subgroups in firm systems and base slides.
• Contributes to marketing campaigns and targeted client outreach as a cross-functional team member.
• Supports practice group events, industry sponsorships, and webinars in collaboration with the Events team.
• Gathers and analyzes data points to measure ROI.
• Supports and advises directory and league table submissions and industry awards.
• Coordinates internal and external communications, including client alerts, newsletters, press releases and ads.
• Proficiently leverages firm systems, such as CRM and experience databases, to harness client intelligence and create efficiencies in process.
• Stays abreast of market trends, competitor activity, and client developments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Experience working with assigned practice group is preferable but not required. A collaborative team player who can both take direction and self-start. Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrated ability to transfer learnings from one situation to the next, and a flexible and organized approach. Critical thinker, eager to learn, positive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines. Strong relationship builder who is committed to learning the practice and eager to grow their skill set. Will take the initiative to create and foster engagement.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 3 years’ direct experience serving in a marketing and business development role in a large law firm or professional services environment.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Values

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Agency applications will not be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Compensation

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $71,684 - $93,193 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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Equal Opportunity

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.