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Fox Rothschild LLP Business Development Coordinator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description
As a member of the Business Development and Marketing Department, the Business Development Coordinator provides substantive support to Fox Rothschild’s Business Development team, assisting in areas such as pitches, proposals, research, sponsorships, and strategic plans.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide high-level support to members of the Business Development team, including assistance related to driving practice and department strategic plans.
Prepare pitches and proposals for prospective and existing clients with guidance from Business Development Managers and Proposal Manager.
Customize strategic proposal content for target audiences, playing a role in the development of original material as needed.
Maintain and track proposal statuses, outcomes, and related client/prospect data.
Create, proofread, and revise PowerPoints and other communication materials for attorney speaking engagements, presentations, and pitch opportunities.
Conduct research on clients, prospects, industries, conferences, and membership organizations. Summarize findings into clear, presentable formats.
Coordinate sponsorship logistics, serving as the primary firm contact for sponsorship organizations; preparing and shipping materials; and providing occasional onsite support.
Confer with attorneys and staff throughout the firm to secure information relevant to proposals, conferences, speaking engagements, and other business development projects.
Assist with capturing, drafting, tracking, and updating representative firm experience.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with onsite logistics for firm events and other Marketing Department related support work, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, or related field.
Experience:
- A minimum of one year of related work experience, preferably in the legal marketing or professional services industry.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a broad range of internal and external audiences.
Previous experience writing, editing, and/or proofreading proposals or other professional materials a plus.
Ability to maintain professional standards of confidentiality, tact, and discretion.
Must be self-motivated, resourceful, and reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Detail-focused; high level of accuracy is a must.
Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize deadlines, stay poised under pressure, and multi-task with a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, analyze situations, and suggest appropriate solutions.
Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
VISUAL ACUITY
Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
DISCLAIMER
Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)