Business Development & Pitch Coordinator

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The

American Lawyer .

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Business Development & Pitch Coordinator is responsible for supporting the efforts of the Business Development & Marketing Department, including a large focus on supporting the winning of work through pitches and RFPs. This includes generating early drafts of pitch materials, presentations, proposal outlines and other materials as needed, project and event coordination and management, as well as assisting with research and competitive intelligence requests and other business development-related needs. This is a valued position that helps drive the department’s initiatives throughout various practice groups, industry groups, and clients. Additional responsibilities include maintaining practice literature and lawyer biographies; helping draft and edit submissions for surveys, awards and legal directories; coordinating sponsorships and associated promotion; generating analytics; and business development targeting.

Join a collaborative and supportive team within a firm that truly lives and breathes its values every day; from proudly counseling high profile clients to providing significant and meaningful pro bono representation to treating every member of the firm as a valued part of the team, Jenner & Block is an extraordinary place to work. This role has the opportunity to grow into more experience supporting practices and industries, as well as to drive innovation within the department with a strong emphasis on career acceleration and professional development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business development support, including generating pitch material, presentations (PowerPoint), proposals and timelines; support in proofreading and pitch preparation

Sponsorship coordination and event planning support, including generating mailing lists, creating and distributing invitations, securing approvals, developing ad concepts and copy, maintaining RSVP lists and creating name tags, project planning, business development targeting, debrief activities, and related activities

Coordinate distribution of client alerts and newsletters, including collaboration with conflict checks, proofing, obtaining approvals, and supporting general efforts of quality control and exigent delivery

Act as project coordinator on non-CLE webinar process, delegating responsibilities across departments and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are handled and met

Support practice group and client team structure by assisting with agenda planning, meetings, and consistent follow-up and accountability measures that drive productivity amongst partners

Directories and surveys support, including project management and submission preparation

Conduct research on competitors, clients, prospects, markets, etc.

Update and track metrics related to communications and business development efforts/opportunities

Draft, edit, and facilitate content for firm website and intranet

Track matters for practice and industry groups

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline requiring writing, research and analysis preferred or equivalent work experience.

Three or more years of marketing or business development experience.

Law firm experience is a plus.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), experience with InterAction, Vuture, Foundation, SharePoint a plus. Strong verbal and written skills

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Ability to generate written deliverables for internal and external audiences, often on short notice

Ability to manage competing deadlines and collaborate with very busy partners

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effort

Ability to work under pressure

Exhibits good judgment and discretion

High level of intellectual curiosity

Self-starter, motivated individual willing to go the extra mile to get the job done

Solid team player with ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team

Analytical with strong problem-solving skills

Disclaimer
Additional Duties
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements
Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement
Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

J enner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $65,000 - $85,000. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

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