Business Development Coordinator

Crowell & Moring•Washington, DC

11d•$56,000 - $81,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Coordinator supports strategic business development and marketing initiatives that advance firmwide growth objectives. This role collaborates with attorneys and colleagues across Marketing & Branding, Communications, and Client Development to execute pitches, client programs, thought leadership, and market intelligence initiatives. The position requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, professional services environment.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, professional environment.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff, and external vendors.
High level of attention to detail and follow-through.
Comfortable learning and using technology platforms and data-driven tools.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Equivalent training and experience may substitute for education.
A minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the development and execution of strategic plans to advance business development.
Assists with drafting initial responses to pitches and proposals.
Helps draft, edit and submit ranking and directory materials (e.g. Chambers, Law360), including gathering data, preparing drafts, and tracking submission deadlines.
Helps maintain practice group website content and marketing materials and updates the group intranet site and repository of relevant business development information.
Plans and ensures the successful execution of client development events, such as seminars and webinars.
Supports attorneys with client alerts, blogs, podcasts, newsletters, and other thought leadership initiatives.
Initiates and analyzes client, market, competitor and industry research to inform business development strategies.
Collaborates with practice group leadership and the business development team to develop meeting agendas and summaries.
Enters practice group data into various knowledge management systems, including business development tracker, experience manager and Deal Cloud, the firm’s CRM.
Supports firm Client Engagement initiatives, including client feedback, client teams, voice of the client programming, and training and content development.
Supports lateral integration.
Assists with running financial queries and reports.