Friedman Williams
Business Development Coordinator New York NY
Job ID: 19963
Based in New York, for assigned transactional practices, the Business Development Coordinator will be responsible for driving the development and maintenance of collateral materials including the creation of bespoke pitch documents, standardized pitch decks, opportunity ready deal lists, matter descriptions and other applicable content.
Working closely with the Business Development Manager and the broader team, the Business Development Coordinator will also proactively contribute to visibility and client relationship management activities including conferences, sponsorships and client-facing events. Support for other transactional practices and lawyers will be assigned as needed.
This role reports to the Business Development Manager.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting in the development of collateral materials, such as practice group descriptions, attorney biographies, practice area capability statements, and web content.
Supporting the creation and formatting of marketing pitches and proposal materials, ensuring content accuracy and consistency.
Assisting with profile-raising activities for assigned practices and attorneys, including events, webinars, community involvement, conferences, and professional associations.
Assisting with the collection, tagging and updating of matter experience in Foundation as well as standard materials.
Providing logistical and administrative support for firm-hosted events, including seminars, client receptions, and webinars. This includes coordinating with the special events team to manage invitations, CLE accreditation materials, and registration details.
Supporting the execution of sponsorship deliverables and assist with attorney presentations for speaking engagements.
Maintaining and updating pitch tracking, reporting, mailing lists, and other data points within the CRM system.
Assisting with various directories and awards submissions.
Other special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact comfortably with executives and senior attorneys.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient project management and time management abilities.
Capability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
A minimum of two years of experience in professional services, preferably within a law firm or legal department.
Experience in supporting business pitches and understanding of legal practices is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Experience with CRM systems (e.g., InterAction, Salesforce) preferred.
*Please send resumes to jdesocio@friedmanwilliams.com