Sr. Coordinator Business Development & Marketing - Employment

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Sr. BD & Marketing Manager, this role supports select marketing and business development activities for an assigned practice group at DLA Piper. Working closely with firm lawyers and the Marketing & BD Department, the successful candidate will collaborate on strategic client growth opportunities while partnering with various teams to achieve business objectives. This position offers a hybrid work schedule at any of our Houston, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support client targeting and cross-selling initiatives.
• Coordinate practice group events, industry sponsorships, and webinars.
• Collaborate on content generation for RFPs and pitches.
• Manage, update, and develop marketing collateral, pitch materials, website, and social media content.
• Track and maintain data on experience, credentials, and ROI metrics.
• Draft directory submissions and industry awards entries.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, including client alerts, newsletters, press releases, and advertisements.
• Utilize firm systems such as CRM and experience databases to harness client intelligence and improve processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years direct experience in a marketing and business development role in a large law firm or professional services environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a law firm environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with tools such as Co-Pilot and Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and the initiative to foster engagement.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to transfer learnings across situations.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $35.09 - $49.96 per hour, dependent on geographic market location, experience, skills, and overall qualifications.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between remote and in-office work.