Pursuit & Proposals Specialist

Cooley LLP•Washington, DC

1d•$68,640 - $99,840•Hybrid

About The Position

Cooley is seeking a Pursuit & Proposals Specialist to join the Marketing and Client Development team. Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide. We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive. At the core of Cooley’s success is the exceptional talent and unwavering spirit of our people. We embrace individuality while fostering a ‘one-firm’ culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind everything we do. As part of the Cooley culture, we recognize and appreciate the value of being together, in person, to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However, we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. As such, the default assumption for employees and partners is a hybrid schedule: some in-office presence and some work from home days absent certain essential in-office roles that require five (5) days/week in-office. This role is part of the Pursuit and Proposals Team, which supports pursuit, pitch, and proposal execution for priority opportunities, while also helping shape win strategy, coach teams, and build a more consistent and scalable pursuit model. Responsible for providing hands-on coordination and execution for strategic opportunities, managing pursuit workflows, tracking timelines, tailoring content to client needs, and ensuring materials align with established win strategies, messaging, and quality standards.

Requirements

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Available to work overtime, as required
3+ years applicable experience in the field (e.g., marketing or business development, preferably with an emphasis working in a pursuits and proposals function)
Experience writing and editing proposals
Working knowledge of pursuit technologies (e.g., Templify and Foundation)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Prior legal industry or professional services experience
Excellent attention to detail
Approaches tasks through a lens of quality and consistency
Approaches tasks through a digital first lens
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities
Works with team to set goals, drive projects, and achieve outcomes
Strong judgment
Team-player with collaborative spirit
Unwavering ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects, client data
High level of professionalism at all times

Responsibilities

Support the development of high-impact proposals and pitch materials, ensuring all content is clear, compelling, well-structured, and delivered on time for high-priority opportunities.
Manage the daily workflow of pursuit tasks to ensure the necessary support and materials are provided for opportunities across the firm.
Assist in the practical application of win themes, positioning, and messaging, ensuring materials reflect the firm’s differentiators as defined for each opportunity.
Work with teams to tailor pursuit materials to specific client needs, ensuring the firm’s value proposition is accurately reflected and relevant to the target audience.
Provide direct, hands-on support for the firm’s largest or most significant pursuits, focusing on the tactical execution and quality control required for success.
Support the project management of large or cross-functional pursuits by tracking timelines, workstreams, and inputs to keep key opportunities moving forward.
Utilize and maintain standardized pursuit tools, templates, and playbooks to increase efficiency and support a scalable model for proposal development.
Follow a consistent approach to how pursuits are managed, ensuring that standard best practices and firm-wide templates are applied to every project.
All other duties as assigned or required