Strategic BD & Marketing Coordinator

Holland & Knight; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays and time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Holland & Knight in Chicago is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support marketing and business development initiatives across practice groups. You will own work streams, coordinate with attorneys, and contribute to strategies with increasing autonomy.

The role blends project management with industry knowledge, handling events, pitch materials, directory submissions, research, and maintaining collateral and databases. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with professionals at all levels.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Support marketing and business development projects from planning through implementation, including planning, coordinating stakeholders and tracking milestones.
• Event Management: Coordinate practice-specific events, webinars, sponsorships, client dinners, and receptions, including logistics and post-event follow-up.
• Pitch & Proposal Development: Assist with developing customized pitch materials and RFP responses in collaboration with attorneys.
• Directory & Awards Submissions: Manage submissions for directories and rankings (Chambers, Legal 500, Law360) with timelines.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct basic industry and client research and synthesize findings into summaries for the team.
• Collateral & Content Maintenance: Update marketing collateral, bios, practice descriptions and website content.
• Attorney Engagement: Build relationships with attorneys and serve as a contact for BD needs.
• Communications: Draft and coordinate internal and external communications about practice achievements and events.
• Data Management: Maintain experience databases, mailing lists and deal tracking systems.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Industry knowledge

Discretion

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

3–5 years marketing/business development

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Foundation

Qorus Docs

AI tools (preferred)

Job description

Holland & Knight in Chicago is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support marketing and business development initiatives across practice groups. You will own work streams, coordinate with attorneys, and contribute to strategies with increasing autonomy.

The role blends project management with industry knowledge, handling events, pitch materials, directory submissions, research, and maintaining collateral and databases. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.