Business Development Coordinator

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Business Development Coordinator supporting the cross-industry group in a legal services firm. Assisting in proposals, materials, reporting, and communications for business development efforts.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

writingeditingproofreadingproject managementmarket researchdata analysisclient proposalsRFP responsesnewsletter productionpresentation skills

Soft Skills

client servicecommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproactive approachself-directionflexibilityanalytical thinkingcritical thinkingteam collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS WordPowerPointExcelSalesforceCRM databaseweb-based researchexperience databasemarketing technologyevent coordinationChambers rankings

Industry Keywords

legal servicesbusiness developmentclient engagementstrategic clientscompetitor analysishigh-volume environmentprofessional follow-upspeaking engagementsmarketing materialsclient alerts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fulfill requests for business development materials, including bios, practice descriptions, brochures, pitch books, and presentations on capabilities and respond to inquiries as they relate to business development.
Assist in creating client proposals and RFP responses, including organizing business development materials; writing and editing copy; proofreading; and managing production, distribution, and professional follow-up.
Support the ongoing maintenance of the firm’s experience database, including collecting information from professionals and drafting descriptions of significant engagements, transactions, and cases.
Assist in compiling research on strategic key clients, industries, and competitors to support business development initiatives.
Conduct market research on conferences and help identify and secure speaking engagements for attorneys and consultants.
Track proposals and business development opportunities and provide regular reporting.
Follow up with lawyers to track wins, losses, and ROI.
Own the process of producing recurring newsletters.
Coordinate the production of webinar presentations and client alerts.
Collaborate closely with other team members, including those within events, communications, and marketing technology, to fulfill requests.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required.
2 + years of experience in legal services.
Superior client service skills and demonstrated willingness to go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service.
Exceptional written, editorial, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information in a persuasive manner.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Outstanding research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify problems, provide analysis, and recommend solutions.
Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, and self-direction with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Flexibility to adjust work schedules according to workload demands or planned events, including occasional off-site events.
Strong computer skills, including web-based research, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience using Salesforce or another CRM database is preferred.
Familiarity with Chambers rankings and research processes is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position