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Business Development Senior Coordinator
 Steptoe LLP | |
401(k)
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 United States, D.C., Washington | |
| 1330 Connecticut Avenue Northwest (Show on map) | |
 Jul 10, 2026 | |
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Position(s) I am Applying for
Business Development Senior Coordinator *
Supports the Senior BD Manager to deliver on internal and external marketing and business development initiatives for the Energy practice group, including for the Energy practice group leader and lawyers.
* Assists lawyers with presentations, proposals, business development planning, and tactics. * Writes and edits materials for print and online communications in tandem with Marketing and Communications team members. * This position works as part of a firm-wide collaborative marketing and business development team; other firm-wide and PG-specific duties as assigned. Essential Functions
Business Development * Meet with practice group leaders(s) and partners on a regular basis to identify and track business development opportunities with new and current clients * Prepare customized pitch documents, presentation materials, and proposal documents as well as proposal tracking and notifications * Coordinate marketing and business development projects, as assigned; take ownership from inception through implementation * Support the Senior BD Manager and practice group chairs in the preparation of business development plans * Research and report on industry trends and issues impacting key clients and practice-specific developments that offer new opportunities in the form of pitches, alerts, potential webinars, events * Research and evaluate referral sources, sponsorship opportunities, and speaking engagements to help raise the profile of the assigned groups * Maintain and update experience lists, including matter tracking, approval of matter descriptions, data input, and generally maintaining the integrity of the data for assigned practice groups. * Support and utilize the firm's CRM (client relationship management) system to track business development and client activities, including proposal status updates and tagging directory submission references. Marketing Communications
* Work with lawyers, MarCom, and BD colleagues to produce communications including e-newsletters, client advisories, announcements, bios, practice descriptions * Prepare directory submissions for Chambers, Legal 500, etc. * Maintain appropriate website content, including regular edits to attorney bios, and development of new content * Identify topics and helps generate material for the Monday Marketing Minute weekly email, and other internal communications as needed * Work with Events team to identify event opportunities and conduct appropriate BD-related follow up after the event Additional Responsibilities * Assists BD colleagues to provide marketing and business development orientation for new lawyers * Serves as liaison to lawyers and secretaries with the MBD CRM team to build, maintain, and regularly update practice group contact lists and activities in InterAction * Provide regular reports to supervisor on marketing/BD activities Non-Essential Functions
* Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification
* BA/BS required: Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, English or similar discipline preferred * Minimum of 3-5 years of marketing, law firm or government relations/policy experience required Success Factors
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Excellent writer and editor capable of generating first drafts that require minimal revision
* Excellent market segmentation, targeting, positioning, and business development planning skills * Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and team building skills * Ability to multitask efficiently and work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations * Superior project management skills * Attention to detail and quality work product * Strong communicator - persuasive speaker * Highly motivated and collaborative; willing to take initiative * Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal database and software solutions Work Environment
* Available to work office hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and available for evening and/or weekend work as the job requires, including regular checking of messages outside normal working hours * Hybrid working arrangements are available for this position * Occasional travel to other offices and events/conferences is required The anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.
Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.
Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes. | |