Pursuits & Directories Sr Coordinator - Regulatory & Government Affairs

DLA Piper•Washington DC, DC

3d•$34 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Business Development’s Pitch & Proposal team, the Pursuits & Directories Sr Coordinator - Regulatory & Government Affairs, has a primary responsibility for assisting the Firm win new business through the development of compliant, on-time, best-in-class and client-centric formal RFP responses and pitch responses. This position can sit in our Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Tampa, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington D.C., or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Must have database experience and knowledge of management systems and presentation software.
General understanding of the role of business development within a law firm environment.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Must have strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, as well as solid judgment and decision-making abilities.
Ability to recommend and implement solutions.
Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with attorneys, staff, team members, marketing professionals, client development executives, pricing staff, and others.
High School Diploma.
3 years’ experience in Project/production experience to include management of pitches & proposals in a professional services environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the pitch and proposal response lifecycle from start to finish.
Provides guidance for RFP responses, proposals and pitches.
Interfaces with all attorneys and staff involved in the process to best position pursuit for successful outcomes.
Organizes and conducts proper kick-off calls.
Determines response requirements and compiles and organizes information.
Gathers critical market intelligence and research.
Identifies, creates and updates information that differentiates DLA Piper from its competitors, including clearly articulated value propositions, win themes and client-centric benefits.
Assists in the creation of new content as needed.
Conducts quality control and ensures on-time delivery of pitch and proposal responses.
Other duties as assigned.