Business Development Coordinator- West Coast

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$55,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm with eleven offices across the United States and over 800 professionals. The firm is known for its quality and commitment to clients, differentiating itself through a groundbreaking approach that combines legal services, advocacy, and business strategy. The Marketing, Business Development, and Communications Team is seeking a Business Development Coordinator- West Coast to support the Business Development Managers for the Firm’s Cross-Industry Group and other business units. This role is crucial for assisting with business development initiatives aimed at growing the firm, providing an excellent opportunity to develop business development skills. The ideal candidate will possess superior project management, writing, and research skills, the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders. Exceptional communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, a positive attitude, and meticulous attention to detail are essential. We are looking for a proactive team player who can take initiative, solve problems, and contribute from the outset in a fast-paced, innovative, collaborative, growth-oriented, diverse, and community-minded culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
2 + years of experience in legal services.
Superior client service skills and demonstrated willingness to go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service.
Exceptional written, editorial, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information in a persuasive manner.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Outstanding research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify problems, provide analysis, and recommend solutions.
Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, and self-direction with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Flexibility to adjust work schedules according to workload demands or planned events, including occasional off-site events.
Strong computer skills, including web-based research, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Salesforce or another CRM database.
Familiarity with Chambers rankings and research processes.

Responsibilities

Fulfill requests for business development materials, including bios, practice descriptions, brochures, pitch books, and presentations on capabilities and respond to inquiries as they relate to business development.
Assist in creating client proposals and RFP responses, including organizing business development materials; writing and editing copy; proofreading; and managing production, distribution, and professional follow-up.
Support the ongoing maintenance of the firm’s experience database, including collecting information from professionals and drafting descriptions of significant engagements, transactions, and cases.
Assist in compiling research on strategic key clients, industries, and competitors to support business development initiatives.
Conduct market research on conferences and help identify and secure speaking engagements for attorneys and consultants.
Track proposals and business development opportunities and provide regular reporting.
Follow up with lawyers to track wins, losses, and ROI.
Own the process of producing recurring newsletters.
Coordinate the production of webinar presentations and client alerts.
Collaborate closely with other team members, including those within events, communications, and marketing technology, to fulfill requests.