Coordinator, Business Development

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth. Job Title Coordinator, Business Development Location New York Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description Summary We have an opening for a Coordinator, Business Development, Litigation in our New York office. The Coordinator, Business Development supports and plays a key role in advancing Paul Hastings’ business development and marketing initiatives across the Litigation Department. The position also supports strategic marketing and profile-raising activities such as awards and directory submissions, pitches and RFPs, events and memberships, research and other marketing collateral that strengthen the firm’s position as a market leader in litigation. Job Description In this capacity, the Coordinator, Business Development will: Work with attorneys and business development team members to draft and produce high-quality pitches, proposals and RFP responses; Develop and maintain marketing materials, including practice descriptions, web content, attorney biographies and experience lists; Coordinate submissions for legal directories, awards and rankings relevant to the firm’s litigation practices; Manage sponsorships and partnerships, ensuring the firm maximizes benefits and return on investment; Collaborate with the events team and attorneys to plan and execute client events, seminars and webinars. Maintain key contact mailing lists; Assist with client targeting and collaborate with the competitive intelligence team to conduct research on clients, prospects and competitors to support meetings and cross-selling opportunities; Work with the marketing and communications teams on media relations, editorial projects, design and digital marketing initiatives; Build knowledge of Firm practice areas to effectively support marketing strategies; and Perform other duties as assigned. Proficiencies: Excellent verbal and communication skills, including attention to detail and proofreading; Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and litigation clients in order to function at a strategic level; Knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts and practical applications; Knowledge of technologies, developments, trends and literature related to legal and professional services marketing fields; Proficiency in MS Office suite; Fundamental knowledge of networking and relationship management; Experience with CRM system (DealCloud) and matter-management system (Foundation) (preferred); Proficiency in team buildin