Practice Development Coordinator

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

We are seeking an experienced bilingual Practice Development Coordinator to provide business development and marketing support to the firm's Marketing Department and our Corporate/Transactional Practicesin the U.S., Mexico, and Colombia. Essential functions include assistance with event management, coordinating marketing projects, preparation of practice development and collateral materials, maintaining the team’s experience database, ​updating and keeping current the firm's attorney biographies and other related practice development information, and assistance with internal and external communications, publications and surveys.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting and helping coordinate marketing and business development projects, as assigned; take ownership from inception through implementation.

• Assist with the execution of marketing and business development strategies, projects, and events, including the tracking and follow-up of specific efforts.

• Assist with directory, award and ranking submissions by working with attorneys and the practice Development Manager to draft and collect information.

• Work with attorneys to develop/prepare customized materials for prospect/client presentations and respond to requests and initiate projects.

• Be involved in performing basic industry, prospect, firm experience and competitor research.

• Assist with updating and keeping current the firm’s practice development information including marketing collateral, legal directory submissions, brochures, biographies and practice group descriptions.

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and management of practice-specific events, webinars, proposals, internal and external communications, publications and surveys.

• Develop relationships with lead partners in the practice areas

• Position includes travel to other cities and firm offices.

• Perform other marketing and business development related responsibilities and projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in professional services, law firm experience preferred.

• Requirements include exceptional communication, organizational and project management skills and being a self-starter with proven ability to meet deadlines and handle a wide range of executive level support duties.

• Strong editing and proofreading skills are essential.

• Professionalism, flexibility, and advanced capability in MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a must.

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and a drive for developing new marketing initiatives with our Practice Development team and Corporate and Latin America attorneys and will have excellent communication and follow-up skills.

• The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential, as is the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish are critical (spelling, grammar usage, writing skills, etc.)

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.