Business Development Coordinator - Financial Services (Hybrid)

Holland & Knight•Dallas, TX

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position can be based in one of the Firm's offices: Nashville, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Miami or Tampa. General Description: We are seeking a Business Development Coordinator (Financial Services) to join our team. The Business Development Coordinator will provide business development and marketing support to the firm's Marketing Department and Financial Service Practice Group. Essential functions include administrative tasks associated with event management, coordinating marketing projects, preparation of practice development and collateral materials, updating practice development information, and assistance with internal and external communications, publications, and directory submission. In this hybrid position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues both in person and virtually.

Requirements

Exceptional communication, organizational and project management skills in order to meet deadlines and handle a wide range of executive level support duties.
Professionalism and flexibility are required.
Strong oral and written communication skills are critical.
Strong editing and proofreading skills are essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Experience with work solution platforms (e.g., CRM, invoicing and expenses, matter management, reporting, etc.)
Demonstrated enthusiasm and a drive for developing new marketing initiatives with the practice development team and Practice Group lawyers.
The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Diplomacy and discretion when working with attorneys and clients.
Ability to influence without authority and manage cross-functional collaboration.
3+ years of relevant experience in professional services, with law firm experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Responsibilities

Assist with directory and award and rankings submissions by working with the Financial Services Business Development Team and lawyers to draft and collect information.
Partner with lawyers to develop and prepare customized materials for prospect and client pitches and presentations.
Collaborate with lawyers and RFP team to respond to proposals for prospects and clients.
Work with the Section(s) or Practice Group(s) Team to collect and verify practice-specific deal information for the Firm's experience database.
Help coordinate basic industry, prospect, and competitor research.
Assist with tracking and reporting on marketing related metrics associated with digital marketing, events, and business opportunities.
Assist with updating and coordinating the firm's practice specific information including marketing collateral, lawyer biographies and practice group descriptions.
Assist with the planning, coordination, day-of execution and follow-up of practice-specific events and webinars.
Develop relationships with lead partners in the Financial Service Practice Group and Finance & Financial Services Industry Group.
Assist with maintaining contact records and mailing lists.
Process marketing-related invoices.
Special projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
life and AD&D insurance
short and long term disability insurance
tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
FSAs for dependent care
health advocacy services
behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
401(k)
profit sharing
pre-tax transit and parking program
backup dependent care
senior care planning support
resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents