Business Development Coordinator

Business Development Coordinator

MARKETING SERVICES

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier international law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Debevoise clients engage our lawyers for the high degree of quality, strategic focus and creativity we bring to our legal advice. Our talented administrative and legal support staff bring the same commitment to their work, ensuring the firm delivers the highest level of service and a distinctive client experience. We attract and retain highly skilled and dedicated staff by providing a work environment that is diverse, collaborative, respectful and collegial, and where professional growth is encouraged and nurtured.

The firm is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to become an integral part of our Marketing Department. The Business Development Coordinator will report to the Senior Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide business development support to practice and industry groups, as assigned.
• Manage assignments from inception to implementation with clear communication throughout the process to a variety of internal stakeholders, including partners.
• Collaborate with others to create pitch books and other marketing materials for potential and existing clients.
• Assist in preparing responses to Requests for Proposals/Quotations/Information for existing and potential clients, including qualitative and quantitative data compilation.
• Update and maintain various databases with matter details, client/contact details and business development activity.
• Update and maintain the firm’s marketing materials, including brochures, practice descriptions, lawyer biographies, website and experience lists.Conduct research and analysis of a company’s organizational structure, key executives, news articles, financial, market and competitive data.
• Conduct industry and geography-specific research projects and prepare market and competitive analyses.
• Support the execution of the firm’s and department’s initiatives and strategic plans, including preparing for meetings, tracking action items and conducting follow-up.
• Assist with the preparation of submissions for rankings in legal directories such as Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR 1000, as part of the firm’s profile-raising activities.
• Manage data submitted to league table providers such as Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, SNL and MergerMarket.
• Actively participate in and contribute to various business development and internal meetings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with lawyers and staff at all levels within the organization, and from time to time with clients and third parties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail is critical and must be demonstrated.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter; ability to work efficiently and effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
• Proactive approach and can-do attitude with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work paid overtime, occasional nights and weekends, and flexibility in starting time.
• Majors in Business Administration, Political Science, English, Finance or other relevant areas of study are preferred.
• Experience in business development within a law firm or professional services organization is an advantage.
• Experience with the following platforms is a plus: InterAction/IntroHive (CRM); Foundation (Client Matter Management, Proposal Generation).

TO APPLY:

A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please mention where you saw this position posted when applying and send required materials to:

Taria Yarborough

Human Resources

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

tkyarborough@debevoise.com