Pursuits & Directories Sr Coordinator - Regulatory & Government Affairs
DLA Piper LLP (US)
Seattle, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Business Development, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Content Development, Database Technology, Editing, Government Regulations, High School Diploma, Intelligence Gathering, Legal, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation Software, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Quality Control, Request for Proposals (RFP), Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Typing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
24 days ago
Summary
As a member of the Business Development's Pitch & Proposal team, the Pursuits & Directories Sr Coordinator - Regulatory & Government Affairs, has a primary responsibility for assisting the Firm win new business through the development of compliant, on-time, best-in-class and client-centric formal RFP responses and pitch responses.
Location
This position can sit in our Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Tampa, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington D.C., or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
* Coordinates the pitch and proposal response lifecycle from start to finish. Provides guidance for RFP responses, proposals and pitches. Interfaces with all attorneys and staff involved in the process to best position pursuit for successful outcomes.
* Organizes and conducts proper kick-off calls.
* Determines response requirements and compiles and organizes information.
* Gathers critical market intelligence and research.
* Identifies, creates and updates information that differentiates DLA Piper from its competitors, including clearly articulated value propositions, win themes and client-centric benefits.
* Assists in the creation of new content as needed. Conducts quality control and ensures on-time delivery of pitch and proposal responses.
* Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills
Must have database experience and knowledge of management systems and presentation software. General understanding of the role of business development within a law firm environment. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Must have strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, as well as solid judgment and decision-making abilities. Ability to recommend and implement solutions. Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with attorneys, staff, team members, marketing professionals, client development executives, pricing staff, and others.
Minimum Education
* High School Diploma.
Preferred Education
* Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, or related discipline.
Minimum Years of Experience
* 3 years' experience in Project/production experience to include management of pitches & proposals in a professional services environment.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
* Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
* Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
* Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
* Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
* Foster positive work relationships.
* Comply with all firm policies and practices.
* Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
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