Pursuits & Directories Sr Coordinator

DLA Piper • Austin, TX

106d

About The Position

As a member of the Business Development's Pitch & Proposal team, this position has 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 is located in our Austin 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.

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.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED