Description

The Business Development Coordinator serves as an administrative resource within the Marketing & Business Development Department to support the law firm’s growth strategies, focusing on assisting attorneys with building relationships. This position reports to the Strategic Marketing Manager.

Requirements

The Role:

We seek a Business Development Coordinator who:

• works closely with attorneys to understand their specific needs.
• collaborates with and mutually supports the marketing team.
• is flexible and able to “wear different hats.”
• is responsive and communicative.
• can juggle various tasks simultaneously, efficiently and accurately.
• has excellent attention to detail.
• is confident and professional.
• will be a highly motivated team player.
• is eager to learn and share their own knowledge and experience.  
• wants to be part of a collaborative team 
• enjoys working with internal / external clients that they support.
• can positively contribute to the professional and collegial environment in which they work.
• strives to develop their professional skills and advance their own career.
• fosters an inclusive and diverse environment in which unique characteristics are valued.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys with building external relationships.
• Coordinate all SPI materials.
• Maintain the Pitch/Proposal library.
• Help organize and manage internal firm events.
• Collaborate with Marketing Coordinator on PowerPoint presentations.
• Attend local trade shows and events assigned.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

Business Development:

• Assist with prospect research.
• Assist with Industry Group support.
• Assist with SPI program.
• Track all pitch/proposal requests and materials.
• Collaborate on website content and social media posts.

CRM:

• Update and maintain firm’s contact list using CRM tool (InterAction).
• Create and maintain specific contact lists, as requested.
• Create email templates and manage email traffic.
  • Experience with Constant Contact a plus.
  • Generate reports as requested.

Events:

• Track all internal firm events.
• Maintain inventory of promotional items.
• Coordinate with vendors (e.g., promotional items).
• Prepare materials (such as name badges, handouts, evaluation forms).
• Monitor registrations; run reports as requested.
• Provide onsite support for audio/visual as needed.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Experience using a CRM database (InterAction a plus.).

Skills:

• MS Office Suite: Outlook / Word / Excel / PowerPoint.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Attention to detail and a “can do” attitude.
•  Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
•  Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships.
•  Ability to demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of core law firm marketing principals—awards and recognitions, branding, business development, competitive intelligence, event planning, internal communications, pitches and proposals, public relations, social media and website development.

The Firm:

Anderson Kill P.C. (AK) was founded in 1969 on the principles of integrity, excellence in the practice of law, and straightforward solutions to complex legal issues.  

The Firm’s founding Partners were committed to building a Firm that serves the public welfare and fosters a culture of mutual respect, aid, and consultation among all members of the Firm. 

Their ideals are the bedrock of the Firm’s culture to this day, including:

• excellent work and client service
• a high level of personal satisfaction in professional practice
• serving priorities other than maximal earnings
• dealing forthrightly with mistakes and fostering free discussion
• mutual support among colleagues without regard to hierarchical distinctions 

The Firm’s attorneys and staff work collaboratively, leveraging creativity and business acumen to benefit our colleagues and clients alike.  

AK values diversity and recognizes that it is an essential component of our culture and benefits our clients. We appreciate that having a diverse workforce contributes to both our success and the world at large.

The Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with a very generous matching 401(k) contribution, disability, life insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

AK staff currently work in the office five days per week.