Business Development Coordinator

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Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better . McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune , The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. At McDermott, we don't just invest in your future, we accelerate your career - wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office. With us, you'll find: A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity - we encourage you to be yourself! Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We're smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive. Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That's why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance. Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence. Job Description: Position Summary: The Business Development Coordinator supports the business development (BD) team with client and prospective client requests, event logistics coordination and departmental system maintenance. This position works with members of the BD team to provide administrative business development support to attorneys in the designated practice groups. The Business Development Coordinator works under general supervision and relies on limited experience and guidelines to plan and accomplish goals. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Compile client and prospective client requested information and draft responses for requests for proposals (RFP's) and pitches, track results and prepare summary reports Compile business and industry research in support of new business opportunities Track client information in the client relationship management (CRM) system Collect and coordinate matter tracking information in the firm's central matter tracking system Assist with event management and logistics, including supporting speaker outreach and coordination, program management, reporting and various logistics Coordinate webinars, including coordinating with the marketing team to prepare invitation, compiling invite list in CRM system, securing CLE credit, liaising with lawyers on materials, and handling logistics for execution of the webinar Gather information and details for legal directory and league table submissions Create and update business development collateral, including brochures, one-pagers and presentations Draft entries for legal awards and nominations Prepare lists for targeting from our internal CRM and other external platforms for various events and initiatives. Assist with various administrative and project management tasks Develop strong working relationships with practice attorneys and other members of the BD team Job Specifications: Bachelor's degree At least two (2) years of related work experience Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) Familiarity with client relationship management (CRM) software Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities Ability to handle and maintain confidential information Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. Target Hiring Range $79,000 - $95,000 Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds Work Environment: Typical indoor office environment Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and