Business Development Assistant RFPs & Proposals

THE FIRM

As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

Do you enjoy being the person who keeps details organized and projects moving forward The Business Development Assistant - RFPs & Proposals supports Alston & Birds RFPs and Proposals team with the daytoday work that helps showcase the firm and support new business efforts. This role works closely with attorney biographies photography coordination content updates and proposal materials and is well suited for someone who is detailoriented organized and enjoys supporting a fastpaced professional services team.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Supports the firms Biographies Team by posting biography publication and event entries on the firms website.

• Coordinates photographer schedules and photography sign-ups across several offices.

• Finalizes RFP response process by logging and filing supporting information relative to the submitted response (i.e. contributors notes final copy of the response etc.)

• Assists with proofing content management and document formatting.

• Assists with data entry and file organization.

• Performs basic industry prospect and competitor research and works with Research Services to collect and help synthesize advanced research when necessary.

• Performs other marketing and business development related responsibilities and project-based takes as assigned.

• Skills Needed to Be Successful

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong written communication skills are a requirement (writing skills spelling grammar usage etc.).

• Ability to multitask and prioritize accordingly.

• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with people at all levels of the firm.

• Commitment to providing superior customer service.

• Advanced knowledge of PC applications including PDF and MS Office applications (Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint) is preferred. Working knowledge of and interest in AI is also a plus.

• Knowledge of Microsoft styles is a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERINCE

• Bachelors degree in marketing communications English or related field is preferred.

• Experience in a professional services environment is preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact.

Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.