Business Development Coordinator

THE FIRM

At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For©” for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Alston & Bird is searching for a dynamic and focused Litigation Business Development Coordinator to work with our Litigation Practice Area across the firm as well as any business development initiatives of the New York office. Under the direction of the Senior Business Development Manager, the Coordinator will perform duties as related to the coordination and successful execution of a variety of business development and marketing initiatives. You will research targets, prepare and coordinate pitch materials and RFP responses, maintain practice materials, prepare PowerPoint presentations, and implement various practice/team initiatives. All activities entail a high level of attorney contact and visibility. Position is eligible for remote flexibility with a minimum expectation of 3 to 4 days in-office. Details will be discussed during the interview process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare marketing pitch materials as requested by attorneys to meet practice group and client relationship objectives. Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality materials.
• Draft and edit attorney nominations for potential accolades.
• Track and capture credentialing activities; prepare drafts of litigation-related survey responses, such as Chambers, Legal 500, and other directories.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of internal and external events.
• Assist with InterAction database additions; update contact information and pull reports.
• Assist with graphic design on advertisements, invitations.
• Perform other marketing and business development related responsibilities and projects as necessary.
• Schedule attorney professional photos for new and lateral partners.

RESEARCH

• Assist with RFP responses by working with attorneys to draft, collect, and organize content. May involve formatting, editing, and submitting by deadline.
• Work with practice group leaders in developing business development content for group meetings and development conferences.
• Perform client, industry, prospect, and competitor research.
• Collect and maintain practice group information and documents utilizing the department’s technology tools including content management systems (Foundation) and CRM (InterAction).

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• 2-3 years of business-to-business marketing experience, preferably with a law firm, or other professional services firm.
• Excellent time management and project management skills are required including ability to set and manage multiple priorities and make appropriate judgments.
• Detail oriented, excellent oral and written communication and follow-up skills are crucial (spelling, grammar usage, writing skills, etc.).
• A high level of energy and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential, as is the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or Communications is preferred.

In accordance with the New York City Human Rights Law, the base salary range in New York City for this position is $75,000 to $95,000, depending on qualifications and experience. This range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at trevor.barker@alston.com.

Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.