Business Development Coordinator
About The Position
McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office. With us, you’ll find: A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself! Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive. Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance. Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least two (2) years of related work experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Familiarity with client relationship management (CRM) software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Responsibilities
- Compile client and prospective client requested information and draft responses for requests for proposals (RFP’s) and pitches, track results and prepare summary reports
- Track client information in the client relationship management (CRM) system
- Collect and coordinate matter tracking information in the firm’s central matter tracking system
- Assist with event management and logistics, including supporting speaker outreach and coordination, program management, reporting and various logistics
- Coordinate webinars, including coordinating with the marketing team to prepare invitation, compiling invite list in CRM system, securing CLE credit, liaising with lawyers on materials, and handling logistics for execution of the webinar
- Gather information and details for legal directory and league table submissions and draft entries for legal awards and nominations
- Create and update business development collateral, including brochures, one-pagers and presentations
- Assist with developing agendas and collating notes for internal practice and team meetings
- Prepare lists for targeting from our internal CRM and other external platforms for various events and initiatives.
- Assist with various administrative and project management tasks
- Develop strong working relationships with practice attorneys and other members of the BD team
- Compile business, industry, and client intelligence research in support of new business opportunities
Benefits
- performance-based bonuses
- comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
