Proposal Writer

Linebarger seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented Proposal Writer to join its Communications and Marketing Services (CMS) Department.

This is a high-visibility, deadline-driven role focused on developing proposals, presentations, qualification packages, and other marketing materials for state and local government entities. The Proposal Writer plays a key role in communicating the firm’s experience, strategic approach, and operational capabilities through clear, accurate, and strategically organized written materials.

Work produced in this role is presented directly to managing partners, executive leadership, and prospective government clients and plays an essential role in securing major government contracts. Accuracy, responsiveness, organization, and professional judgment are critical. Candidates who take pride in producing polished work product under tight deadlines will excel in this role.

This position requires strong project management skills, sound editorial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment. The Proposal Writer works closely with attorneys, executive leadership, and CMS team members across offices to develop strategic, client-facing work product.

About the Law Firm
Linebarger has been in business for 50 years and is headquartered in Austin, TX. The firm uses its legal expertise and specialized technology to help governmental entities — including state agencies, cities, counties, courts, and school districts — recover delinquent taxes, fees, fines, and other receivables needed to support essential public infrastructure and services.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage proposal timelines, deliverables, and internal coordination to ensure deadlines are met

Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and procurement documents to identify key requirements and response strategies

Draft, edit, and tailor proposals, presentations, qualification packages, and other marketing materials

Coordinate with attorneys, executives, and subject matter experts to gather information for proposal responses

Review written materials for clarity, consistency, grammar, technical accuracy, and overall quality

Support multiple concurrent proposal efforts while balancing competing deadlines and priorities

Maintain proposal boilerplate content, databases, and marketing reference materials

Support broader CMS initiatives and special projects that contribute to the growth, organization, and ongoing evolution of the firm’s marketing and business development efforts

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Marketing, English, Government, Business, or related field

3-5 years of professional proposal writing, business development, grant writing, or technical writing

Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills

Outstanding organization and attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and produce accurate work in a fast-paced environment

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in legal services, professional services, government contracting, business development, or proposal-related environments

Experience responding to RFPs, RFQs, or other formal procurement documents

Experience managing complex projects and coordinating with multiple stakeholdersSelf-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability

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