Assistant, Client Development & Engagement

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is seeking an Assistant to join our Client Development & Engagement team, with a focus on providing critical administrative and operational support to business development efforts in Houston. This role plays a key function in ensuring the smooth execution of client engagement initiatives, event coordination, and internal administrative tasks that support the team’s strategic goals and client relationships.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and documentation of strategic plans and initiatives for the Houston market, including data entry, progress tracking, and reporting

• Provide administrative support to CDE team members across various practice areas, including submission of expense reports, procurement, filing, inventory management of promotional materials, and tracking of budget and client gift initiatives

• Support the tracking and coordination of events hosted by the Houston office, including seminars, receptions, industry conferences, charitable sponsorships, speaking engagements, client entertainment, and dinners by providing support with attendance tracking, follow-up, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist in the tracking and documentation of sponsorships and approvals to ensure compliance and alignment with Firm processes and objectives

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Firm’s client relationship management system, including the review and curation of targeted mailing lists for marketing campaigns and client programming, recording client engagement activities, and updating contact information to ensure data accuracy

• Support the Firm’s marketing and communications efforts by assisting with press-related postings across multiple practice areas and by updating attorney biographies and other content on the Firm’s website

• Provide administrative and operational support relating to the preparation and delivery of client-facing pitch materials, presentations, and responses to RFPs - including compiling, proofreading, formatting, editing, printing, binding, and ensuring timely delivery

• Perform additional duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required

• Skills and Experience:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a professional environment required; experience in a large law firm is a plus 

• Client-focused with the ability to provide customer service in a professional manner 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite 

• Ability to effectively and accurately present information verbally and in writing 

• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product

• Ability to type 50+ wpm 

• Familiarity with standard office equipment, e.g. printers, photocopiers and scanners 

• Ability to work independently or on a team, with a positive attitude and flexibility to work with multiple departments and handle a wide variety of tasks 

• Professional attire required as this position is frequently client-facing 

• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as needed

We are looking for a candidate who can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and contribute significantly to our strategic initiatives and client relationships.

Salary Information

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