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Business Development Coordinator
AFSBusiness Development Coordinator supporting pitches, proposals, legal directories, and practice-group growth at global law firm ArentFox Schiff. Hybrid role in Chicago, Washington DC, or Boston.
Posted 8/12/2026full-timeChicago • District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,628 - $83,364 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in business development and marketing within a law firm environment, with strong capabilities in proposal generation, client relationship management, and strategic communication. Proficient in developing marketing collateral and managing business development initiatives to drive growth and enhance firm visibility.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Business Development ExperienceProposal Generation ToolsMarketing Collateral DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementAdvanced Microsoft Office Skills
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Hard Skills
Business DevelopmentProposal GenerationMarketing StrategyContent Management SystemsCRM SoftwareBudget ManagementCompetitive Intelligence ResearchLegal Directory SubmissionsProject ManagementData Analysis
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementStrategic Thinking
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeAI ToolsContent Management SystemsCRM SoftwareProposal Generation Tools
Industry Keywords
Law FirmProfessional ServicesBusiness DevelopmentMarketingClient Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support Practice and Industry Groups with marketing and business development initiatives
- Develop knowledge of attorneys, clients, experience, and capabilities and translate it into value propositions for new business
- Prepare pitch materials and assist with RFP, proposal, and business development presentation development
- Track business development outcomes
- Assist with drafting and executing business plans
- Develop meeting agendas and coordinate and participate in practice and industry group meetings
- Develop and monitor business development budgets
- Develop and maintain marketing collateral, including practice group descriptions, brochures, lawyer biographies, presentations, case and transaction lists, and website or blog content
- Maintain and update the experience database, representative client lists, and matter or deal descriptions
- Assist with Chambers, The Legal 500, and other legal directory ranking and award submissions
- Coordinate competitive intelligence research on prospective targets, industries, markets, and competition
- Coordinate participation in seminars, sponsorships, and conferences
- Identify and evaluate external sponsorship and speaking opportunities
- Liaise with Finance, Conflicts, Diversity, the Office of the General Counsel, and other business service departments to gather information for RFPs and pitches
- Report to a Senior Business Development Manager
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business development goals and objectives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree required; Business, Communications, or Marketing concentration preferred
- Minimum of two years of marketing or business development experience
- General understanding of business development within a law firm environment
- Prior law firm or professional services experience preferred
- Experience with CRMs, content management systems, and proposal generation tools is a plus
- Excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading, and written communication skills
- High-level interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressure
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with attorneys, professional staff, team members, client development executives, and administrative departments
- Strong time management skills and experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making capabilities
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with AI tools and best practices
- Flexibility to occasionally adjust work schedule according to workload demands
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous overtime plan exceeding minimum legal requirements
- Performance-based bonus eligibility, payable monthly or annually for certain positions
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Profit-sharing
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible reimbursement account supporting personal well-being
- Flexible benefit options
- Learning and professional development opportunities
- Mentorship
- Support for a range of career paths
- Training access
- Workplace well-being and balance initiatives