Business Development Coordinator- West Coast

Manatt Phelps & Phillips•San Francisco, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm. The firm’s Marketing, Business Development, and Communications Team is seeking a talented Business Development Coordinator- West Coast. This key member of Manatt’s dynamic business development and marketing team will assist the Business Development Managers for the Firm’s Cross-Industry Group as well as other business units as needed to meet the high expectations of sophisticated clients. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers and consultants to support business development initiatives that grow the firm. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop outstanding business development skills. The successful candidate will have superior project management, writing, and research skills, be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and team members. The right person for this job will have exceptional communication skills and outstanding organizational skills, be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and exhibit focused attention to detail. We’re looking for a team player who can take initiative, seize opportunities, solve problems, and make a difference from day one. We offer a fast-paced, innovative culture that is collaborative, growth-oriented, diverse, and community-minded.

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.