Job Details

Description
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Business Development Specialist. This position works closely with the Associate Director of Business Development and Senior Business Development Manager, Business Development team members, and Practice Group attorneys. The role provides marketing and business development support for the firm's cross-disciplinary Financial Services Industry Team and designated practices that comprise this team, including Structured Finance & Securitization, Business Finance, Tax & ERISA, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Financial Institutions Corporate & Regulatory and Consumer Compliance. Proactively supports and assists the Associate Director and Sr Business Development Manager and liaises directly with designated practice group attorneys on team-wide projects. The role involves the preparation, review and production of proposals, pitch materials, presentations and RFP responses; facilitation of basic industry, prospect and competitor research; drafting of new associate biographies; drafting individual and team award nominations, managing directory and league table submissions, and other credentialing activities; facilitation of client alerts and other thought leadership collateral; event coordination and on-site event management; management of client educational seminars and continuing legal education (CLE) webinars; and client entertainment logistical support.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Leads the development of pitch materials, proposals and presentations for clients and prospective clients. Drafts, edits and proofreads related materials, and coordinates the production of the final materials.
• Leads production of communications, including client alerts and collateral material (i.e., lawyer biographies, practice and industry descriptions). Works with related Marketing & Business Development teams and other departments across the firm to ensure quality communications.
• Manages client relationship building events for the Business Practice Group and other related firm wide activities. This may include webinars, conferences, sponsorships, client appreciation events and special events.
• Provides weekly Pitch/RFP Update Report to all firm attorneys. Assists in the tracking of information related to Pitch/RFP status.

Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five years' job related experience required, including internships, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Other Qualifications: A demonstrated ability to use one's own initiative to complete job responsibilities with little supervision. Accurate typing, strong word processing skills, ability to generate a large volume of high quality work and pay strict attention to detail. Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills. Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality. Must exercise initiative in problem solving and be capable of making sound decisions in the absence of clear instructions and be multiple task oriented. Must have ability to train others and work efficiently and accurately. Must present a positive, professional image and show initiative to suggest or implement creative measures to benefit the firm. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. Advanced knowledge of firm resources and procedures. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications. Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The expected salary range for New York, NY based employees is $85,000 to $124,800 though salaries for employees based outside of New York, NY may differ. Beyond an employment candidate's physical location, salary offers may be based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, training and/or experience.

In addition to providing competitive compensation in the form of salaries and bonuses, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

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