Business Development Coordinator

Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Mon-Fri
FLSA: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Business Development Coordinator in our Marketing (Firmwide) department, reporting directly to the Director of Business Development.  

This position will reside in Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for implementing the practice and business development goals and strategies of the firm’s regulatory practice business development efforts, including the antitrust; environmental; health care; international trade; and telecom, media and technology practice areas. The role may also support some cross-practice initiatives, as required. 

The Business Development Coordinator will oversee practice specific research and assist with responses to client proposals/RFPs. The Business Development Coordinator is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s clients, attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintain an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Above all, the Business Development Coordinator must fulfill the needs of the firm in a manner which is consistent with the firm’s Core Values.

Key responsibilities of this position include: 

• Participate in practice group, cross-practice and team meetings, and assist with scheduling and follow up.
• Help facilitate meetings, create agendas, document meeting minutes, and track action items.
• Assist with the preparation of business development presentations, reports and new business RFPs and proposals related to the regulatory practices.
• Work on the preparation and updating of vertical marketing materials.
• Support the various teams thought leadership efforts, including the sending of articles and client alerts out to our mailing lists.
• Maintain an accurate database of clients and other contacts to enable external communication.
• Assist with vertical-related sponsorships, events and memberships to facilitate the development of the firm's focus in targeted areas, including post-event following and tracking lead generation.
• Assist with research initiatives to obtain business from new and existing clients.
• Support the development and execution of marketing/business development strategies, plans and projects around the regulatory practices.
• Identify and assess new business opportunities and promote cross-selling.
• Coordinate with PR/Media team members to promote exposure of the individual attorneys and assist with practice-related awards and nominations as appropriate.
• Facilitate communication among and between members of the regulatory practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two to four years of related marketing experience, preferably in a law firm or other professional services organization.
• Hands-on experience supporting practices in one of more of the listed regulatory areas of practice is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Smartsheet, Monitor Suite, Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator is preferred. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills and a high attention to detail.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion and tact.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities and deadlines in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong work ethic with the willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and common sense.
• Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners.
• Commitment to professional growth and development initiatives.

The anticipated base salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $70,000 - $90,000.  The actual salary offered will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, years of relevant experience, certifications or other professional licenses held, job-related knowledge and skills, business needs, and the location from which the work will be performed.  Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package, which may also include a full range of health and other insurance benefits, financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility), a discretionary bonus, and various paid time off benefits.  Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here.

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