Pitch Specialist

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP•Any US Office, UNAVAILABLE

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a West Coast Pitch Specialist. This hybrid position may be based in any of Orrick’s West Coast U.S. offices (Los Angeles, Orange County, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica or Seattle), with consideration given for 100% remote U.S. locations. Candidates must be able to work U.S. West Coast business hours. Orrick has an exciting opening for a West Coast Pitch Specialist. We are looking for someone ready to be challenged and build a career within an AmLaw Top 100 law firm known for delivering innovative solutions that integrate litigation, regulatory and transactional excellence. In this role, you will provide direct support to our Business Development team and lawyers in executing client-focused opportunity responses for our Litigation, IP and Employment business units, with additional support across the Pitch Team as needed. You will be responsible for crafting tailored, persuasive proposals and pitch materials that differentiate the firm and position us to win new business. As an integral member of our global Pitch Team, you will support the pitch lifecycle from initial intake to final submission. This role requires strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Four-year degree in a writing-intensive field preferred; or equivalent work experience.
Two to three years of experience in proposal, RFP, grant writing or pitch deck development.
Law firm/professional services experience or demonstrated experience developing high-quality pursuit content in other industries is a plus.
Exemplary writing skills with the ability to craft clear, persuasive and client-focused content. Writing samples will be required.
Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills, with the ability to review complex information and distill key insights into coherent, structured messaging.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with stakeholders effectively.
Advanced computer skills necessary; very high proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint with an ability to become proficient in the use of the following marketing systems and tools: NetDocs, InTapp, ServiceNow, Foundation, Harvey AI, the firm’s tailored portal and other relevant firm systems.

Responsibilities

Leading and supporting pitch, proposal and RFP responses including drafting, editing and coordination in collaboration with lawyers and staff.
Tracking the status of existing opportunity responses and managing opportunity data for assigned pitches, proposals and RFPs, including outcomes tracking.
Managing multiple proposals and pitch deck presentations simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, including occasional after-hours or weekend support.
Developing and owning specific Pitch Team functions, as assigned by the Pitch Managers, to improve firmwide marketing and team processes, technology utilization and/or content.
Regularly reviewing and updating business development content for assigned practice areas to ensure consistent branding and messaging in collaboration with practice marketing teams.
Participating in pitch and proposal debriefs to identify opportunities to improve content, strategy and process.