Business Development Coordinator (Global Commercial Dispute) – Flexible Schedule

US Job Description

Firm Information

Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

Position Summary

The Business Development Coordinator will support the business development tactics for the firm’s Disputes practices, including but not limited to Global Commercial Disputes, Labor and Employment, Insurance Recovery and Intellectual Property. Working within the larger Disputes Department, this role will liaise across other practice groups and task forces with a primary focus on enhancing the firm’s profile, strengthening relationships with key clients, and creating opportunities for collaboration across groups. While primarily a U.S. position, the successful candidate will work with peers throughout the globe, liaising with both BD and lawyers worldwide.

This highly detailed and organized professional will provide practical and tactical support to drive revenue through a full spectrum of marketing and BD efforts. Together with the Senior BD Managers, the successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced atmosphere, managing multiple tasks and requests from numerous stakeholders, and possess a keen ability to prioritize. This individual will carry through with project planning and ROI measurement, staying close to market trends and maintaining an awareness of competitors.

Essential Functions

Support the Business Development Senior Managers in various projects as they relate to business development efforts associated with the Disputes practice groups.

Working with others, coordinate pitch materials, presentations and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs); facilitate presentation preparation by assisting with creating and editing materials.

Coordinate contributions and input related to attorney experience and client information into business development systems including CRM and Foundation.

Edit marketing collateral, including practice area descriptions and attorney biographies for print, website and intranet; facilitate posting updates to firm website and intranet as required.

Work closely with attorneys to draft, edit and coordinate posts for blogs and LinkedIn pages; coordinate client alerts and podcasts.

Manage and maintain the collection of information for, and production of, internal marketing materials including monthly newsletters, mailing lists, internal blogs, and capabilities documents.

Coordinate webinars, Reed Smith-hosted client seminars and sponsorships, including overseeing scheduling and logistics, working with graphics and events team to develop and disseminate invitations, arranging additional promotion of the webinar through the firm’s digital and social media channels, assisting lawyers with related materials, and handling follow-up tasks as required.

Assist with developing group meeting agendas and presentations, and prepare and circulate meeting summaries.

All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: College degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field required.

Experience: One to three years of experience in a professional services marketing role is desirable but not required. The candidate must be able to demonstrate exceptional organizational and time management skills, strong writing ability, a positive attitude, and great work ethic. Must have demonstrated experience working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment.

Skills:

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Technologically savvy and able to quickly learn new database systems.

Extremely detail oriented, proactive and self-directed with ability to independently manage and appropriately prioritize multiple projects and competing priorities under tight deadlines, sometimes with minimal oversight.

Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and a high degree of poise and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.

Comfortable establishing effective firmwide working relationships with individuals at all levels.

Possess, and be willing to continue to develop, strong organizational, project management and problem solving skills.

Able to work independently as well as part of a team, and be flexible in approach.

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.

Typical Physical Demands: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.

Typical Mental Demands: Requires the ability to efficiently multi-task and handle projects from various individuals with competing deadlines. Must also address diverse issues on a daily basis. Must be able to handle stressful situations and interact with various personalities at all levels in the Firm. Must be able to make sound judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Must be able to quickly grasp and apply new ideas.

Working Conditions: Occasionally called upon to work in excess of 40 hours per week. Works in a typical office setting. Limited travel may be required.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith’s success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.

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