Sr. Proposal Writer Job at Ogletree Deakins in Birmingham

Overview

Sr. Proposal Writer – Ogletree Deakins

The firm’s fast‑paced RFP and pitch team has an opening for a Senior Proposal Writer to focus on drafting, editing, and coordinating content for RFP responses and pitches. The candidate must be able to thoroughly review and analyze RFPs and pitch requests, determine what is needed, and retrieve necessary information from firm databases. The candidate must prepare draft responses for review by other team members and attorneys, proof and tailor drafts from other team members, and coordinate with attorneys on revisions to finalize submissions. Hybrid and remote work options are available, but the position must be based in Atlanta, Birmingham, or New Orleans. The candidate may be required to attend office trainings or team meetings and conduct minimal travel for departmental meetings as needed.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates proposal process from intake to submission, including reviewing and analyzing requests.
• Performs initial research on the company.
• Holds kick‑off calls with attorney stakeholders.
• Drafts, assembles, and proofreads submissions.
• Communicates with attorneys and other departments to ensure proposal requirements are met.

Data Platform

• Updates proposal tracker and maintains RFP and pitch files.
• Searches database for firm experience to include in proposals.
• Maintains marketing content in experiential database.
• Provides weekly/monthly reporting on RFP team statistics to leadership.

Research & Reporting

Conducts research on prospective and current clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of relevant legal business development and marketing experience.
• 3+ years of proposal writing experience.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills, including the ability to professionally communicate with a wide variety of individuals and respond to inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to shifting priorities, problem‑solve, proactively address issues, and act with a sense of urgency when needed.
• Ability to conduct basic online research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, and InterAction.
• Experience with proposal data platforms (e.g., Foundation, QorusDocs).
• Experience with Adobe InDesign.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) matching program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Contact Information

Please e‑mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletree.com. If you have questions, please include “Sr. Proposal Writer” in the subject line. Applications submitted via e‑mail will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer.