About the role

Business Development Coordinator supporting legal marketing efforts for Alston & Bird's Intellectual Property Practice Area. Performing a variety of tasks including pitches, award nominations, and marketing material updates.

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Business Development Sr. Manager, the Coordinator performs a variety of duties in support of a dynamic team of business development and practice management professionals dedicated to the firm’s 140+ Intellectual Property Practice Area attorneys.
Preparing initial drafts of pitches and RFP responses, collaborating with lawyers and other team members as needed based on pitch requirements.
Involves formatting, editing, and submitting by a deadline. Includes post pitch follow-up.
Preparing award nominations, surveys, and submissions for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms.
Making recommendations for and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, and event attendance at client and industry events to increase the visibility and brand of the firm in assigned practice groups/teams.
Coordinating with attorneys and M&BD colleagues to update website content, bios, and other marketing materials for assigned practice groups/teams.
Assisting with a host of other tasks in support of marketing and business development efforts for the Intellectual Property groups (PowerPoints, CLE presentation materials, experience database content updates, Area and Group meetings, etc.)

Preferred: bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, English, marketing, management, communications, or other business-oriented degree.
Preferred: two to three years’ previous experience in marketing, business development, and/or practice management in a law firm or professional services firm or other related industry.
A high level of energy and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize; demonstrate superb project management skills.
Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and proficient with grammar and editing.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of attorneys and colleagues throughout the firm.
Interested in developing deeper knowledge of marketing and business development principles, procedures, concepts, and practical applications.
Self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects and collaborate with team members as needed to accomplish goals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) necessary.
Experience with CRM, document management systems, AI applications, and relational databases a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
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