Business Development Coordinator-Litigation

New York, NY

Overview

The Litigation Business Development Coordinator will work with the Litigation Business Development team to create and implement litigation-specific business development and marketing initiatives for the Firm. 

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and analysis to help identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients;
• Preparing research memos and background briefing books for partners concerning new business targets;
• Responding to requests and inquiries from litigation attorneys regarding business development opportunities and initiatives;
• Monitoring and reporting on news, cases, industry trends and issues impacting current and prospective clients;
• Recording, assisting with drafting, editing and proofreading pitch materials, responses to RFPs and other business development materials;
• Assisting with the planning and execution of Firm business development-related programs and events; maintaining and updating litigation practice text, case descriptions and litigation partner biographies for Firm materials;
• Assisting with case tracking on dockets and in litigation filings;
• Working with the Firm’s departments to maintain and keep litigation partner biographies and practice information on the Firm’s external website current; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, English or Communications, 2+ years of work experience in a professional environment, preferably in the marketing or legal field;
• Minimum commitment of 2 years to the position is required;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Knowledge of Lotus Notes preferred;
• Knowledge of litigation practice areas such as general commercial, securities, antitrust, and intellectual property is preferred;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Exceptional editing and proofreading skills;
• Articulate and professional demeanor;
• Extremely detail-oriented;
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments;
• Ability to work well under pressure and complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high standard of judgment and discretion;
• Ability to work well in a team orientated environment; and
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.