Business Development Coordinator

Location: Washington, DC

Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, M-F; additional hours as required

FLSA: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Business Development Coordinator in our marketing department, reporting directly to the Business Development Manager.

The position will reside in the Washington D.C. office with hybrid work capabilities and will Akin's Public Law & Policy practice and related working groups on all business development initiatives, both across the practice and the broader firm. The Coordinator will also be responsible for implementing the practice goals and strategies, assisting with the development and execution of action plans, and supporting business development efforts. The Coordinator is expected to provide superior service to the firm's clients, attorneys, advisors, and staff, and maintain an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

Business Development and Implementation

• Assist in the preparation of proposals and RFPs in coordination with the BD Manager and the Proposal Team; track incoming and outgoing proposals; follow up with attorneys and advisors bi-monthly regarding proposal status.
• Ensure that the firm's marketing materials (brochures, sell sheets, presentations, etc.) are updated as needed and accurately reflect the practice group's experience and expertise.
• Write and maintain marketing collateral, including web content, pitch books, attorney biographies and other marketing assets.
• Collaborate with other members of the Marketing and Business Development team to facilitate information-sharing and cross-selling among practices.
• Draft submissions for relevant practice groups for directory listings and other awards, including Chambers.
• Support logistical and other activities related to lateral integration.
• Coordinate conferences, seminars, forums, sponsorships, speaking, and writing opportunities to align with the practice's goals.
• Help develop, prepare, and distribute brochures, advertisements, newsletters, and client mailings at the practice level, promoting the practice and individual lawyers as appropriate.
• Coordinate and implement internal and external practice events, with support from the events and communications teams; provide on-the-ground support with events as needed.
• Request and disseminate research to teams on current or prospective clients, industry trends, or policy issue areas.
• Coordinate with the creative services team to prepare appropriate community support advertisements, invitations, and other print items.
• Represent the BD team at various practice group and marketing meetings and industry events.

Marketing Research

• Maintain industry awareness by staying informed about current events and significant legislation coming down the pike.
• Work with the research team to provide assigned practice group with regular updates on new business opportunities, market trends, and competitive threats.
• Identify opportunities to offer new services or enhance existing services to attract high-value work and enhance client value.

Communications

• Manage social media outreach for practice groups.
• Facilitate internal communication about successes and opportunities within and among practice groups, utilizing internal communication vehicles.
• Work with the marketing and communications team to develop marketing messages, media lists, and opportunities, as well as advertising and other marketing tools.

Data Management and Administrative

• Manage practice mailing lists in Salesforce, including improving data integrity, data entry, importing, cleansing, searching, and exporting.
• Track metrics; prepare reports and updates as needed using InterAction, OpenSecrets, Senate Lobbying Disclosure Database, Leadership Connect, Salesforce and Foundation.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least three years of marketing or business development experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization.
• At least 2 years' Project/production experience to include management of pitches & proposals in a professional services environment.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills, familiarity with AP style guidelines, and adherence to the firm's style guide and templates.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with InterAction or other CRMs, marketing databases, and content management systems is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, as part of teams, and with colleagues located in different offices.
• Ability to prioritize workload, handle several projects at once, work independently and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and requests, providing a solutions-oriented approach to ensure user satisfaction.
• Strong work ethic and service orientation.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions.
• Poise, tact, and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.
• Commitment to the office and firm.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.
• Foster and encourage a culture of superior client service, responsiveness, and collegiality.
• Anticipate the needs of practice leadership.
• Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of all information and adhering to the Firm's Core Values.

The anticipated base salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $70,000-$85,000. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, years of relevant experience, certifications or other professional licenses held, job-related knowledge and skills, business needs, and the location from which the work will be performed. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package, which may also include a full range of health and other insurance benefits, financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility), a discretionary bonus, and various paid time off benefits. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here.

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