Business Development Sr. Coordinator

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

Alston & Bird is excited to welcome a motivated professional to join our team as a Business Development Senior Coordinator. Reporting to the Business & Practice Development this role supports a dynamic national team responsible for executing a wide range of marketing business development practice management and communications initiatives with a focus on our Tax Area.

This is a highly collaborative attorneyfacing position that offers frequent interaction with lawyers and exposure to Alston & Birds prominent tax practice groups. The ideal candidate is a proactive selfstarter with strong project management skills who enjoys learning taking ownership of projects and delivering exceptional service while contributing to a fastpaced teamoriented environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Working collaboratively with and reporting within the MBD/Practice Management Team including director and manager-level team members.

• Develop customized materials for prospect/client presentations; respond to requests and initiate projects. Includes drafting editing and proofreading materials recommending changes and supervising marketing operations personnel to execute projects in a timely and professional manner.

• Plan and coordinate internal and external practice group and office events. May include travel to other firm offices or off-site locations.

• Supervise external survey directory award and ranking submissions by drafting narrative descriptions and nominations as well as collecting matter descriptions client permissions and references from lawyers. Track and capture credentialing activities; prepare drafts for survey responses.

• Contribute to RFP responses by drafting collecting and organizing content. Involves formatting editing and submitting by a deadline. Includes post pitch follow-up.

• Manage mailing lists related to practice group events and office marketing efforts.

• Support integration of new associates and lateral lawyers including drafting biographies and assisting with orientation planning.

• Collaborate with the firms PR team to advance profile-raising efforts within the market.

• Conduct research and competitive analysis inclusive of lateral activity thought leadership events news/experience and work with the Manager to prepare presentations re: the firms competitive positioning in the market.

• Communication with the MBD and Practice Managers is of utmost importance. Weekly project status updates are required as well as key information updates more frequently as necessary/requested.

• Ensure quality accuracy and timeliness of practice information on all the firms external channelssocial media firm website.

• Monitor track and collaborate with attorneys on the practices knowledge/experience management efforts using the firms Foundation database.

• Monitor the use and updating of client contacts/client team activity information within the InterAction software system.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• A high level of energy and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced service-oriented environment is essential.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; demonstrate superb project management skills.

• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Ability to create strong relationships with the partners counsel and associates in the assigned groups to establish a role as trusted advisor.

• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.

• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.

• Entrepreneurial by nature. Willingness to own a project.

• Developed knowledge of marketing principles procedures concepts and practical applications; proven ability to carry and achieve marketing goals.

• Experience with CRM a plus.

• Experience with Foundation a plus.

• Advanced-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Required: Previous experience in marketing/business development and/or practice management in a law firm (or professional services firm)

• Preferred: bachelors degree in journalism English marketing management communications or other business-oriented degree.

• Preferred: Specific experience working with tax legal practices (employee benefits & executive compensation federal & international tax state and local tax etc.).

• Preferred: Experience managing and tracking budgets

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.

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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.