Strategic BD Coordinator - Legal Marketing & Proposals

Arnold & Porter; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,298 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in a hybrid role, stationed in Washington, DC or New York. You will support the full lifecycle of RFPs, pitches, and proposals, develop client-focused materials with Attorneys, and coordinate research, pricing inputs, and submissions to publications.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Marketing and BD managers, event support, and CRM management, with a base salary in a defined range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year of marketing, business development, or proposal experience.
• Experience with legal marketing and proposal processes preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools and marketing technologies preferred.
• Experience with CRM systems and Foundation preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end RFPs, pitches, and proposals from planning through submission.
• Collaborate with attorneys and marketing staff to develop tailored, client-focused materials.
• Identify and refine content to ensure responsiveness and consistency.
• Coordinate research, data, and pricing inputs with internal stakeholders.
• Manage production, assembly, delivery, and recordkeeping of final submissions.
• Conduct follow-up to track outcomes and capture insights.
• Partner with BD Managers to support ongoing marketing initiatives.
• Assist with sponsorships, presentations, and targeted business development efforts.
• Coordinate drafting and submission processes for submissions to Chambers, The Legal 500, Law360, and similar publications.
• Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual conferences, seminars, and sponsorships.
• Maintain and update the firm’s CRM and experience database (Foundation).
• Develop contact lists for business development initiatives.
• Edit newsletters and client communications; maintain marketing collateral.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Foundation CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Business Development Coordinator in a hybrid role, stationed in Washington, DC or New York. You will support the full lifecycle of RFPs, pitches, and proposals, develop client-focused materials with Attorneys, and coordinate research, pricing inputs, and submissions to publications.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Marketing and BD managers, event support, and CRM management, with a base salary in a defined range.