Business Development Coordinator

Alston & Bird•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a leading international law firm, Alston & Bird LLP is dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. The firm's culture has earned it a spot as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years, highlighting its commitment to innovation and professional development, built on a foundation of trust, reliability, and compassion. The Business Development Coordinator position supports a dynamic team of business development and practice management professionals dedicated to the firm’s 140+ Intellectual Property Practice Area attorneys. This role involves direct contact with attorneys and colleagues across the Marketing & Business Development Department and other administrative functions. The individual should be a motivated and organized self-starter, willing to learn, jump into projects, and provide TOP ECHELON service.

Requirements

A high level of energy and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize; demonstrate superb project management skills.
Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and proficient with grammar and editing.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of attorneys and colleagues throughout the firm.
Interested in developing deeper knowledge of marketing and business development principles, procedures, concepts, and practical applications.
Self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects and collaborate with team members as needed to accomplish goals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM, document management systems, AI applications, and relational databases a plus.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, English, marketing, management, communications, or other business-oriented degree.
Two to three years’ previous experience in marketing, business development, and/or practice management in a law firm or professional services firm or other related industry.

Responsibilities

Preparing initial drafts of pitches and RFP responses, collaborating with lawyers and other team members as needed based on pitch requirements. Involves formatting, editing, and submitting by a deadline. Includes post pitch follow-up.
Preparing award nominations, surveys, and submissions for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms.
Making recommendations for and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, and event attendance at client and industry events to increase the visibility and brand of the firm in assigned practice groups/teams.
Coordinating with attorneys and M&BD colleagues to update website content, bios, and other marketing materials for assigned practice groups/teams.
Assisting with a host of other tasks in support of marketing and business development efforts for the Intellectual Property groups (PowerPoints, CLE presentation materials, experience database content updates, Area and Group meetings, etc.)