WilmerHale
Litigation Client Development Coordinator
WilmerHale, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
WilmerHale
is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration, and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.
What You Will Be Doing
This position supports the Litigation Client Development Director and Manager and the Client Development team on a wide variety of initiatives, including the execution of research, pitch materials, presentations, responses to requests for proposal, marketing content management, marketing communications, events, sponsorships, and general business development activities.
While supporting activities across legal departments and providing an enhanced level of support for client development activities related to the Litigation Department, the Client Development Coordinator is responsible for developing an understanding of department and firmwide priorities in order to properly assist with activities that support those interests.
About This Role
Assists in preparing sophisticated, thoughtful, and persuasive pitches, including RFP responses. Works to coordinate responses, including development of and adherence to timelines, coordination of administrative elements, and review of substantive content for quality assurance and consistency.Provides support for market recognition initiatives and legal directories including
Chambers USA, Legal 500 ,
Benchmark Litigation , and
Best Lawyers .Coordinates the full lifecycle of steps related to the planning and implementation of firm events, sponsorships, conferences, webinars, and client entertainment and receptions.Reviews and conducts research on companies, industries, marketplaces, and competitors related to pitches and other strategic initiatives.Works closely with the Client Development Director and Manager to support experience database content management through Foundation (the firm's content management database).Works with colleagues to support contact management efforts (including database and contact updates, development of targeted marketing lists, tagging client activities, etc.).Leads social media strategy as it relates to the Litigation Department and individual lawyer's business development activities. Also supports marketing communications-related activities, such as website updates, improvements to attorney biographies and online profiles including LinkedIn.Assists in the activities related to onboarding lateral and/or new partners, specifically in developing and executing individual client development plans.Performs special projects as requested by Client Development leadership team.Displays professionalism, quality service and a "can do" attitude to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person.
Your Qualifications/What You Will Bring
Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.Strong attention to detail and quality.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize action steps and meet deadlines.Research skills and reasoning ability to turn data into succinct and useful deliverable for lawyers.Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software, among other tools.Ability to work independently.
Required Experience:
1-2 years of experience in a professional services environment, preferably with a law firm, in a marketing or business development role is a plus.
Education:
BA/BS required.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.
WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.
For additional information about our benefits, please click here.
Job Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Salary:
63,000.00 - 78,500.00 USD
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is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration, and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.
What You Will Be Doing
This position supports the Litigation Client Development Director and Manager and the Client Development team on a wide variety of initiatives, including the execution of research, pitch materials, presentations, responses to requests for proposal, marketing content management, marketing communications, events, sponsorships, and general business development activities.
While supporting activities across legal departments and providing an enhanced level of support for client development activities related to the Litigation Department, the Client Development Coordinator is responsible for developing an understanding of department and firmwide priorities in order to properly assist with activities that support those interests.
About This Role
Assists in preparing sophisticated, thoughtful, and persuasive pitches, including RFP responses. Works to coordinate responses, including development of and adherence to timelines, coordination of administrative elements, and review of substantive content for quality assurance and consistency.Provides support for market recognition initiatives and legal directories including
Chambers USA, Legal 500 ,
Benchmark Litigation , and
Best Lawyers .Coordinates the full lifecycle of steps related to the planning and implementation of firm events, sponsorships, conferences, webinars, and client entertainment and receptions.Reviews and conducts research on companies, industries, marketplaces, and competitors related to pitches and other strategic initiatives.Works closely with the Client Development Director and Manager to support experience database content management through Foundation (the firm's content management database).Works with colleagues to support contact management efforts (including database and contact updates, development of targeted marketing lists, tagging client activities, etc.).Leads social media strategy as it relates to the Litigation Department and individual lawyer's business development activities. Also supports marketing communications-related activities, such as website updates, improvements to attorney biographies and online profiles including LinkedIn.Assists in the activities related to onboarding lateral and/or new partners, specifically in developing and executing individual client development plans.Performs special projects as requested by Client Development leadership team.Displays professionalism, quality service and a "can do" attitude to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person.
Your Qualifications/What You Will Bring
Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.Strong attention to detail and quality.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize action steps and meet deadlines.Research skills and reasoning ability to turn data into succinct and useful deliverable for lawyers.Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software, among other tools.Ability to work independently.
Required Experience:
1-2 years of experience in a professional services environment, preferably with a law firm, in a marketing or business development role is a plus.
Education:
BA/BS required.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.
WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.
For additional information about our benefits, please click here.
Job Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Salary:
63,000.00 - 78,500.00 USD
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