Location: New York
Schedule: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
FLSA: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Business Development Coordinator ("Coordinator) in the Marketing department, reporting to the Business Development Manager.

The role will reside in the New York office and will be responsible for supporting the firm’s business development goals for the private capital practices. The Coordinator is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service, maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Assist with the preparation and production of business development presentations, marketing materials and new business proposals.
• Coordinate with appropriate internal resources to provide competitive intelligence reports and other research to lawyers.
• Coordinate updates to practice materials and lawyer biographies on firm’s external Web site and internal proposal database.
• Assist in production and distribution of firm newsletters, client alerts, invitations and announcements.
• Assist with updating content on practice-related blogs.
• Maintain and update mailing lists in firm marketing database – InterAction – to enable external communication.
• Gather recent matter information from attorneys and advisors, and update and maintain marketing materials and firm experience database.
• Assist with the drafting of annual submissions for relevant legal directories
• Assist with practice and industry-related sponsorships, events and memberships to facilitate the development of the firm’s practice areas.
• Perform various administrative duties, including scheduling, processing invoices, preparing expense reports, etc.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-4 years prior work experience, preferable in marketing/communications/public relations
• Prior experience working within a law firm or other professional services firm preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and attention to detail; strong work ethic; and poise and professionalism
• Ability to prioritize workload, handle several projects at once, work independently and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary
• Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are important
• Commitment to professional growth and development

The anticipated base salary range for this position in New York and Washington, DC is $71,000 to $85,000. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, years of relevant experience, certifications or other professional licenses held, job-related knowledge and skills, business needs, and the location from which the work will be performed. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package, which may also include a full range of health and other insurance benefits, financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility), a discretionary bonus, and various paid time off benefits. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED required, Bachelor degree preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services required.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective processing and distribution of material required.
• Knowledge of company product(s) and their uses required.
• Knowledge of the metals industry required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly a strong virtual presence and listening skills required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, multiplication, ratios and proportions to practical situations required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and customers required.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications required.

Work Environment : Office setting controlled temperature environment

Travel : Up to 10%

FLSA : Non-Exempt