Pursuits & Directories Sr Coordinator

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Summary

As a member of the Business Developments Pitch & Proposal team this position has primary responsibility for assisting the Firm win new business through the development of compliant on-time best-in-class and client-centric formal RFP responses and pitch responses.

Location

This position is located in our Austin office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the pitch and proposal response lifecycle from start to finish. Provides guidance for RFP responses proposals and pitches. Interfaces with all attorneys and staff involved in the process to best position pursuit for successful outcomes.

• Organizes and conducts proper kick-off calls.

• Determines response requirements and compiles and organizes information.

• Gathers critical market intelligence and research.

• Identifies creates and updates information that differentiates DLA Piper from its competitors including clearly articulated value propositions win themes and client-centric benefits.

• Assists in the creation of new content as needed. Conducts quality control and ensures on-time delivery of pitch and proposal responses.

• Other duties as assigned.
  

Desired Skills

Must have database experience and knowledge of management systems and presentation software. General understanding of the role of business development within a law firm environment. Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Must have strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities as well as solid judgment and decision-making abilities. Ability to recommend and implement solutions. Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with attorneys staff team members marketing professionals client development executives pricing staff and others.

Minimum Education

• High School or GED
  

Preferred Education

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing Communication or related discipline.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 3 years project/production experience to include management of pitches & proposals in a professional services environment.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties.

• Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

• Provide timely accurate and quality work product.

• Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required.

• Foster positive work relationships.

• Comply with all firm policies and practices.

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.
  

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firms discretion in the future.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact .

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

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