Business Development Coordinator

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Locke Lord is a premier full-service law firm that has earned a solid reputation for complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work on behalf of clients in important and growing industry sectors around the world.
At Locke Lord, our diverse and inclusive culture of collegiality and collaboration - core values of the Firm - across all of our offices and practices is ultimately reflected in our client experience by culminating in a deep understanding of our clients' businesses.
Locke Lord is proud to uphold a collective sense of integrity. Our Firm invests in your professional growth, whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate. In addition to lawyers, we hire problem solvers to deliver creative solutions across numerous disciplines, including marketing, technology, accounting, human resources, practice support and office services. We reward our employees with a team oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program.
General Statement of Duties:
Locke Lord LLP has an immediate opening for a Business Development Coordinator in its Houston, Dallas or Chicago office. The Business Development Coordinator plays an important support role in Firm-wide Business Development activities. This position will interact directly with the Business Development, marketing, design, technology and communications professionals within the Firm's Marketing Team, as well as Firm attorneys, administrative departments and external organizations such as associations and conference producers. The Business Development Coordinator will report to the Associate Director of Business Development.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with practice group Business Development activities to ensure objectives are met, including but not limited to, client development, profile raising, marketing and communications and event management
• Work with attorneys to develop customized materials for prospect/client pitches and presentations
• Ensure follow-up is sought from attorneys post pitch; track and follow through on actions that arise
• Maintain practice group/industry group transactions and other marketing content to ensure that material is compelling and up-to-date
• Coordinate the development and submission of directory rankings for designated practices
• Identify and coordinate sponsorships, conferences, hosted events or speaking opportunities that raise the Firm's overall profile
• Assist attorneys with maximizing event involvement by identifying opportunities for client and target touch points
• Proactively collect post-event feedback and encourage follow-up activities
• Provide back-up as needed to fellow members of the Business Development team
• Assist with monitoring and tracking of the budget

Education & Experience:

• 3+ years of Business Development, marketing or consultancy experience, undergraduate degree is required
• Strong work ethic and client service orientation
• Strong proofreading and computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (or comparable graphic experience) and a CRM platform is preferred
• Commitment to professional growth and development
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize and manage workload, work independently and as a member of teams, and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary
• Professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts

Additional Information:
Supervisory Responsibility - This position does not have any direct reports.
Work Environment - This position is a hybrid position working in either the Houston, Dallas or Chicago office three days a week in a professional office environment and two days remote.
Position Type/Expected Work Hours - This is a full-time exempt position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required as job duties demand.
Travel - Little to no travel is expected for this position.
Please Note - No third-party agency resumes will be accepted.
Locke Lord LLP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil union status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other classifications that are deemed to be protected under federal, state and/or local laws. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.