Coordinator, Client Development & Engagement

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Client Development & Engagement (CDE) Coordinator – West Coast is responsible for supporting client development initiatives and marketing efforts that advance the Firm’s presence across Southern California and the Bay Area, with a significant focus on planning and executing West Coast events and client engagement programs. Reporting to the Director, CDE – West Coast, the Coordinator works with Partners, the CDE team, and colleagues across Events, Communications, Strategic Intelligence and Graphics to deliver high-quality support. Core responsibilities include event coordination; pitch and client development support; research and intelligence; and external visibility and communications, ensuring that West Coast client development and engagement activities are executed with accuracy, timeliness and professionalism.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
2 years of relevant business experience
Proactive, resourceful, and highly organized, with the ability to anticipate needs and follow through on assignments
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely, and complete work product
Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent research and analytical skills
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects across offices
Ability to begin to leverage institutional knowledge in own work
Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
The scheduled hours for this position are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Major in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public relations, or related field preferred
2 to 4 years previous experience in a law firm or professional services field preferred
Prior experience supporting corporate events and client programs strongly preferred
Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database preferred
Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred

Responsibilities

Event Coordination Support planning, tracking and execution of West Coast events – marquee events, dinners, conferences, sporting events and alumni programs – from invitation through post-event follow-up
Source and evaluate venues for events, including identifying new locations, conducting site visits and managing holds and contract coordination
Coordinate logistics including invitation lists, tracking RSVPs, materials, vendor communication and on-site support
Assist with tracking budgets, vendor relationships and event metrics
Coordinate swag for the California offices, including maintaining inventory and preparing curated packages
Pitch & Client Development Support Coordinate client pitches, proposals, presentations and RFP responses
Maintain and update CRM data, client lists, and experience records for targeted outreach
Research & Intelligence Conduct market, industry and client research to support partner meetings, pitches and client targeting efforts
Support research initiatives related to key West Coast sectors, including tech, finance and private equity
Monitor competitor activity to identify new business opportunities
External Visibility and Communications Maintain website content and update lawyer biographies across multiple channels
Assist with the preparation of directory and awards submissions
Research and coordinate conferences and sponsorship opportunities that raise the Firm’s profile across Southern California and the Bay Area
Coordinate with the Communications team on campaigns, external communications, press releases and social media activity that highlight West Coast initiatives