Business Development Coordinator

New York, NY-M-F, 930AM-530PM or

Roseland, NJ-M-F, 9 AM-5 PM

Summary

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrated drive, dedication, professionalism and a positive attitude. The Business Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development of various groups’ practices, as well as supporting individual attorneys with their personal practice development. The position is located in the Roseland office and reports to the Practice Group Business Development Managers.

Essential Job Requirements
• Ensure that each groups’ marketing materials are up to date, accurate and complete:
o Gather, organize, and draft matter descriptions to maintain group experience lists
o Gather, organize, and calendar information on group news, events, and publications
o Keep attorney bios up to date and assist with updates to LinkedIn profiles as needed

• Assist the groups and the BD Managers in developing and executing the groups’ business plans, and work with attorneys on their individual business plans:
  o Marketing tactics. Identify marketing tools appropriate for implementing the plans.
  o Plan implementation. Follow up regularly with attorneys to help keep their plans on track.
  o Cross-selling. Coordinate with colleagues in other groups to ensure that we are taking advantage of (and not at cross purposes with) marketing activities elsewhere in the firm, and to facilitate cross-selling.
  o Events. Identify event opportunities consistent with the groups’ strategic plans for the groups’ attorneys to get in front of clients and prospects, and assisting in implementation as needed, working with the firm’s event team.
  o Communications. Work with the groups’ attorneys, BD Managers, and Communications team on:
• Identify topics that we can cover in client alerts and assist in execution of alerts, including proofreading and identifying appropriate mailing lists. External publications. Identify topics for articles and targeted publications.
  Media outreach. Identify topics to generate media coverage for the practice groups and their attorneys.

o Directories, guides, and lists. Work with the groups’ attorneys and the Marketing Department’s writing resources to identify the appropriate directories, guides and lists to participate in, gather data for submissions, craft the appropriate message and prepare the submissions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree required
• A minimum of two years of marketing or business development experience required
• Financial, consulting, or legal services marketing experience preferred
• Knowledge of appropriate marketing and business development methods, processes, and tools
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once, prioritizing among competing tasks
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply instructions and/or guidelines as appropriate