Sr. Coordinator Business Development & Marketing

DLA Piper•Washington, DC

22h•$34 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Senior Coordinator - Business Development & Marketing, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, under the direction of the BD & Marketing Manager, will work closely with firm lawyers and other members of the Marketing & BD Department to support select marketing and business development activities for the assigned practice group. The position requires a self-starter, with accomplished critical thinking skills, who can partner with other marketing, business development, administrative and executive team members to achieve business objectives. This role will work closely with the assigned practice group partners on strategic client growth opportunities and will report to the assigned practice group's BD & Marketing Manager. Location This position can sit in our Washington DC, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
3 years’ direct experience serving in a marketing and business development role in a large law firm or professional services environment.
Experience working with assigned practice group is preferable but not required.
Collaborative team player who can both take direction and self-start.
Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrated ability to transfer learnings from one situation to the next, and a flexible and organized approach.
Critical thinker, eager to learn, positive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
Strong relationship builder who is committed to learning the practice and eager to grow their skill set.
Takes the initiative to create and foster engagement.
Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams is essential.
Prior experience using programs like Co-Pilot and Microsoft Dynamics is desirable but not required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with assigned practice group is preferable but not required.
Prior experience using programs like Co-Pilot and Microsoft Dynamics is desirable but not required

Responsibilities

Supports client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.
Collaborates with the Pursuits & Directories team on content generation for RFPs and pitches.
Manages, updates, and develops marketing collateral, pitch materials, and website and social media content.
Tracks and maintains experience and credentials across all subgroups in firm systems and base slides.
Contributes to marketing campaigns and targeted client outreach as a cross-functional team member.
Supports practice group events, industry sponsorships, and webinars in collaboration with the Events team.
Gathers and analyzes data points to measure ROI.
Supports and advice on directory and league table submissions and industry awards.
Coordinates internal and external communications, including client alerts, newsletters, press releases and ads.
Proficiently leverages firm systems, such as CRM and experience databases, to harness client intelligence and create efficiencies in process.
Stays abreast of market trends, competitor activity, and client developments.
Performs other duties as assigned.