What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Coordinator position at Eversheds Sutherland?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Coordinator in the Atlanta, New York, or Washington, DC office at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and staff.
The Business Development Coordinator is responsible for business development functions with select tasks and special projects, including new business proposals, presentation development, and client target development. The Business Development Coordinator conducts industry research, monitors case filings and deal closings, and tracks business development activity using InterAction and other firm technology. The Business Development Coordinator will support individual, practice group, department, and firm strategic efforts.
Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Provides support to Business Managers of assigned practice groups and teams; attends relevant group/team meetings and implements defined action items.
2. Develops content for website, brochures, case studies, blogs, and other relevant marketing material.
3. Supports RFP and proposal responses by drafting and editing materials and coordinating responses from other firm administrative and practice groups as needed.
4. Supports practice groups’ participation in seminars, conference/association sponsorships, and other firm events, including assisting with logistics, managing advertising opportunities, and leveraging sponsorship opportunities; assists in coordinating and executing attorney participation in marketing events.
5. Coordinates large-scale competitive intelligence requests with the Business Development Research Team and serves as back-up for minor research requests as needed.
6. Assists with or implements other special projects or tasks as needed and as assigned by Client & Practice Development Managers, Directors, or CBDMO.
7. Serves as back-up support to the Business Development Team during times when workloads are heavy, assistants are out of the office, or as needed.
8. Coordinates client-facing webinar presentations, interfaces with technology vendor, supports PowerPoint development, invitations, mailing lists, and post-event follow-up.
9. Drafts and edits responses for submissions to listings and directories (Chambers, Legal 500, etc.) as needed for assigned practice groups and teams.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a similar field is required.
Two to three years of experience in marketing and business development is needed. Previous experience in a multi-office law firm or other professional services environment is desired.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be a self-starter; highly organized and comfortable in a deadline intensive, fast-paced environment. Attention to detail, including excellent proofing and editing skills, is required. Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude. Familiarity with client/contact relationship management databases, such as InterAction, is a plus. Strong Microsoft Office capabilities (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion is also required.
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.
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