IPT Business Development & Marketing Sr Coordinator

DLA Piper•Short Hills, NJ

8d•$34 - $49•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Business Development & Marketing Coordinator supports the business development and marketing priorities of DLA Piper’s Intellectual Property and Technology (IPT) practice group, with significant work supporting patent litigation. In collaboration with the firm’s strategic initiatives, this role helps the practice win new business by coordinating pitch and RFP responses, supporting directory and award submissions, and executing marketing initiatives, events, and reporting. The position calls for strong organization, writing, and project coordination skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes ownership of their work and is eager to grow as a business development and marketing professional. The role offers exposure to practice group business development activities and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility over time. The position may be based in the Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Reston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington office. It offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote and in-office work; the specific arrangement is determined at hiring and may be modified at the firm’s discretion. The role is primarily sedentary and may involve occasional domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
At least 3 years of business development, marketing, or pitch and proposal experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proactive and collaborative mindset, sound judgment, and ability to build strong working relationships with attorneys and business professionals.

Nice To Haves

Prior business development or marketing experience in a law firm or professional services setting, ideally supporting litigation or intellectual property practices.
Familiarity with patent litigation and litigation analytics and docket research tools such as Docket Navigator and Lex Machina.
Experience with CRM platforms such as InterAction or other marketing technologies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate pitch, proposal, and RFP responses for IPT attorneys from kickoff through delivery, including tracking deadlines, gathering attorney input, and organizing response materials.
Help schedule and prepare kickoff calls, capture response requirements and assignments, and document key matter details, including anticipated scope and opportunity value.
Conduct company, industry, competitor, litigation, and docket research using analytics platforms such as Docket Navigator and Lex Machina to support pitch strategy under senior team members’ direction.
Draft, format, and proofread pitch content, attorney biographies, matter descriptions, and case lists; perform quality control to ensure accurate, timely, client-ready deliverables.
Maintain and update the practice’s library of stock language, experience, and representative matters.
Support legal directory and awards submissions, including Chambers, Legal 500, IAM, and WTR, by gathering matter information, drafting and updating content, coordinating referees, and tracking deadlines.
Help plan and execute client-facing events, conferences, and sponsorships, including logistics, attendee tracking, and post-event follow-up.
Track business development activity, pitch volume, and outcomes using CRM, experience management, and other firm tools, and help prepare reports for practice group leadership.
Monitor IP law developments, patent, trademark, and copyright trends, and technology and life sciences sector news to identify opportunities for client outreach and thought leadership.
Partner with communications colleagues to support announcements, award promotion, and digital and social content.
Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and expense reporting for practice marketing spend.
Support business development onboarding and integration of lateral partners and new hires, including biographies, experience, and CRM updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence efficiently, promptly, and professionally.
Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and uphold high standards.
Comply with firm policies and procedures and maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.