Client Development Coordinator - Dechert LLP : Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Client Development Coordinator to join our Litigation Marketing and Client Development team. The Coordinator will join our Litigation Marketing Squad (LMS) to support the Global Marketing and Client Development Litigation group in coordinating and executing a variety of marketing and business development initiatives. This position offers growth potential within a collaborative and forward-thinking team. This role is best suited for an individual who is high-energy, detailed and organized and eager to collaborate with various members of the Marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Tracking BD Initiatives and Materials

• Coordinate and track the status of various business development initiatives, events, and webinars
• Monitor and assess pitch and proposal activities, following up with team members to document and share outcomes and best practices
• Compile and track practice matter experience in the firm's global credential database
• Provide assistance for research projects, including client, industry and competitive intelligence and compile research reports for business development opportunities

Pitch and Proposal Development

• Assist in the creation, preparation, and coordination of RFPs, proposals, and pitches for new business development opportunities

Database and CRM Maintenance

• Ensure accurate and current records in the CRM system (Interaction) and experience database (Foundation), including data entry and running reports to support business development and marketing activities
• Help to update and maintain various Firm mailings lists used for event and client mailings, including data entry and research

Content, Collateral Management and Rankings Support

• Support the production of the group's client alerts, newsletters, blogs, and related external client announcements
• Maintain, update, and enhance practice-specific marketing materials, including lawyer biographies and matter descriptions
• Support web content management, coordinating updates to case studies, events, and client communications
• Assist with tasks related to legal directory and award submissions, such as monitoring/tracking research schedules and results, client referee and other data entry, and maintaining lawyer profiles.
• Coordinate submission of content for legal directories, awards, and industry guides

Other

• Will also provide support across other projects as assigned for efficient functioning of the Department, Office, and Firm.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in business development or marketing, preferably within the legal or professional services sector
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Conduct research and competitive intelligence projects that support BD initiatives
• Clearly demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate rigorous attention to process and detail, taking pride in work product
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizing competing responsibilities under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Works collaboratively with teammates to drive the positive outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools, and familiarity with digital marketing platforms is preferred

This position provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-performing team while building relationships across litigation practice groups.