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Business Development Coordinator

Roselle Center for Healing, New York, NY, United States


Arnold & Porter’s Marketing Department is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to join our team in New York or Washington, DC. This role supports a wide range of business development and marketing initiatives, with a primary focus on transactional practice groups.

Working closely with attorneys, business development managers, and marketing colleagues, the Coordinator contributes to pitches and proposals, legal directory submissions, and the planning and execution of events, including webinars, sponsorships, and conferences. This position reports to the Director of Business Development and may also support other practices, industry groups, and firm initiatives as needed.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of RFPs, pitches, and proposals from initial planning through final submission:

Collaborate with attorneys and internal teams to draft and refine materials

Identify and tailor relevant content for each opportunity

Coordinate research and data requests across departments

Manage production, delivery, and recordkeeping of submissions

Track outcomes and follow up on opportunities

Assist Business Development Managers and Specialists with practice group marketing initiatives, including sponsorships and presentations

Manage matter collection and coordinate internal and external deal reporting, including league table submissions

Prepare and coordinate submissions for legal directories and publications such as Chambers, The Legal 500, and Law360

Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual events, including conferences, seminars, and speaking engagements; provide on-site support as needed

Maintain the firm’s experience database (Foundation) and practice-specific deal lists

Support targeted client outreach efforts, including development of contact lists for business development initiatives

Edit and produce client communications, newsletters, and related materials

Update and maintain marketing collateral, including brochures, one-pagers, presentations, attorney bios, and experience lists, ensuring consistency with firm branding

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree required

At least one year of experience in marketing, business development, or proposals, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment

Familiarity with legal marketing and proposal processes preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with tools such as Foundation and InterAction is a plus

Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

High attention to detail and strong project management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the firm

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information

The anticipated base salary for this position is $58,298 to $75,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

For benefits information, please click here.

As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime.

The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.

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