Senior Business Development Coordinator – Litigation

Sidley Austin LLP

Business development coordinator supporting litigation marketing at Sidley, an elite global law firm. Preparing proposals, market research, rankings, collateral, and client events.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • California, Illinois, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $68,000 - $86,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and marketing within professional services, with strong capabilities in writing, research, and project management. Proficient in utilizing customer relationship management tools and maintaining business development infrastructure to support client engagement and recognition efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Development ExperienceMarketing Experience in Law FirmWriting and Proofreading SkillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeCustomer Relationship Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentMarketingWritingProofreadingResearchProject ManagementData ManagementCompetitive IntelligenceProposal DevelopmentClient Presentations

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal CommunicationRelationship-BuildingAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOutlookInterActionSalesforceFoundation

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesLaw Firm MarketingRFP ResponsesClient ProgramsMarket ResearchLeague TablesAwardsSponsorships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support assigned practice and/or industry groups with business development and marketing projects
Assist with new business proposals, capability pitches, and formal RFP responses
Maintain business development infrastructure, including written collateral, experience databases, matter lists, contact lists, and opportunity tracking
Support rankings, awards, surveys, league tables, and other recognitions
Update practice and industry information on the Firm’s website and intranet
Write and edit practice and industry group descriptions, lawyer biographies, and client presentations
Research clients and prospective clients and gather market and competitive intelligence
Collaborate with the Creative team on branded collateral for sponsorships, client events, advertisements, and presentations
Work with Regional BD and Marketing team members to plan client programs and Sidley-sponsored events
Perform other assigned tasks and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Minimum of two years of business development and/or marketing-related experience
Excellent writing and proofreading skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Marketing or business development experience in a law firm or other professional services organization preferred
Working knowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, Salesforce, and/or Foundation preferred
Familiarity with company and market research tools, law firm rankings, awards, and league table publications preferred
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Superior relationship-building skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits program
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer