The Sr. Business Development Coordinator - Litigation will participate in the business development and marketing efforts of primarily the patent and antitrust practices and other relevant initiatives. This role will work closely with the Senior Business Development Manager, as well as operational teams throughout the firm to develop and execute on key initiatives and business plan objectives.
Responsibilities:
The Sr. Business Development Coordinator - Litigation will assist with the execution of all marketing deliverables, together with the Senior Business Development Manager, for primarily the patent and antitrust practice groups, as well as other practices, including:
Assist in the execution of litigation strategic priorities, including those specific to practice groups, geographies, client teams, industry groups and individual partners, as well as regularly track and report on progress
Work with the Senior Manager to execute individual lawyer, Litigation Department and firm BD and marketing objectives
Provide overarching BD and marketing support for several litigation practice areas, including patent; antitrust; product liability; media, sports and entertainment; and copyright and trademark, as well as cover and coordinate with the other managers on general litigation requests
Work with members of the BD department to coordinate the administrative and content details of events, sponsorships, speaking engagements and thought leadership, with minimal supervision
Obtain client, prospect and market research, working with the Business Intelligence Group, as needed. Analyze research, and identify key takeaways, opportunities and competitors
Prepare pitch materials and collaborate with proposal team to prepare RFPs
Assist in the development and distribution of BD and marketing collateral of relevant practice groups, including client memos, books, articles and other thought leadership pieces
Work with the communications team to create and submit award submissions
Initiate and maintain marketing and BD database updates, including practice and matter descriptions, website, biographies, mailing lists and CRM
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of three to five years of experience in a successful business development or marketing role in a professional services environment. Law-firm specific background on the Litigation side is preferred.
Must have knowledge of the litigation landscape, including an understanding of relevant litigation matter types, key players in the marketplace, industry trends and competitor law firms. A strong understanding of litigation terminology and types, as well as the marketing of these services to clients is required.
Strong analytical skills. Must be able to synthesize information and facts to provide brief and detailed company profiles, industry overviews, biographical summaries, and analysis of key matters, industry trends, litigation and outside counsel.
Focused on execution and achieving measurable results through superior project and management skills.
Excellent communication ability, including writing, editing and presentation skills.
Understanding of the pressures of working in a corporate environment and demonstrated potential for working well with attorneys who have a wide range of business development goals and marketing skills. Manages stress well.
Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities to meet time-sensitive deadlines, as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously, including confidential matters.
Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent inter-personal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Resourceful, driven attitude with a desire and energy to use a “whatever it takes” approach to ensure team success.
Overtime work is often required, including occasional weekends. Domestic travel may also be required.
Exhibits high energy and genuine enthusiasm for the subject of legal marketing activities and goals.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualification required of employees assigned to this job.
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About Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is a firm of more than 800 lawyers who collaborate with clients to help them solve their most challenging legal problems and achieve their business goals. Widely recognized as having leading litigation and corporate capabilities, the firm has developed equally strong practices in the areas of bankruptcy and corporate reorganization, employee benefits and executive compensation, finance, intellectual property, personal representation, real estate and tax law. The firm has an unwavering dedication to representing those in need, and its pro bono efforts continue to benefit individuals and society.
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