IPT Business Development & Marketing Sr Coordinator

DLA Piper•Chicago, IL

7d•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 substantial work supporting patent litigation. The role helps the practice win new business by coordinating pitches and RFP responses, supporting directory and awards submissions, and executing marketing initiatives, events, and reporting. It offers exposure to a broad range of practice group business development work 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 schedule, with the specific arrangement determined at hiring and subject to change at the firm’s discretion. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. The firm’s expected hiring range is $34.08–$48.74 per hour, depending on geographic market and candidate qualifications. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law. The role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship or support, and applicants applying from outside the posted jurisdiction are not eligible for relocation assistance.

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 a strong eye for detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proactive, collaborative mindset, sound judgment, and ability to build strong working relationships with attorneys and business professionals.
Ability to perform primarily sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods, and occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
Occasional walking and standing, and occasional domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior business development or marketing experience 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.
Schedule and prepare for kickoff calls, capture response requirements and assignments, and document key matter details, including anticipated opportunity scope and 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 bios, 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 reporting 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 BD onboarding and integration of lateral partners and new hires, including bios, experience, and CRM updates.
Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences; produce high-quality work, respond promptly and professionally, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, comply with firm policies, and maintain confidences.
Perform other duties as assigned.