Business Development Coordinator

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP • Multiple Locations, TX

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About The Position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Business Development Coordinator. This position works closely with the Director, Associate Director and Senior Manager in Business Development, the Business Development Coordinator provides marketing and business development support for the firm’s Business Practice Group. The role involves the preparation and production of proposals, pitch materials and client presentations; event coordination and onsite event management; coordination of e-communications and marketing collateral; and other specialized and administrative support to the firm’s business development efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ job-related experience required, including internships, preferably in a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to generate a large volume of work and be capable of making sound decisions in the absence of clear instructions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills.
• Accurate typing, word processing skills and ability to pay strict attention to detail.
• Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions.
• Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications.
• Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds.
• Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory.
• Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development of pitch materials, proposals and presentations for clients and prospective clients. Drafts, edits and proofreads the technical responses and related materials, and coordinates the production of the final materials.
• Coordinates production of communications including client alerts and collateral material (i.e., lawyer biographies, practice and industry descriptions). Works with related Marketing & Business Development teams and other departments across the firm to ensure quality communications.
• Coordinates league table reporting for Capital Markets and M&A. Meets with the Foundation team weekly to strategize over the Firm’s deal collection process and league submissions process.
• Supports for client relationship building events including sponsorships, memberships and other special events.
• Provides input into the Pitch/RFP Tracker and Project Tracker, including data entry into the firm’s systems. Assists in the tracking of information related to RFP status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED