Practice Development Coordinator - M&A & Private Equity (Hybrid)

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Description

Holland & Knight LLP seeks an experienced Practice Development Coordinator to provide business development and marketing support to the firm’s Marketing Department and our Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practices. Essential functions include assistance with pitches/proposals, corporate deal collection and management, event management, various marketing projects, practice development and collateral materials, attorney biographies and other related practice development information, and internal and external communications, publications and surveys.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting and helping coordinate marketing and business development projects, as assigned; take ownership from inception through implementation.
• Assist with the execution of marketing and business development strategies, projects, and events, including the tracking and follow-up of specific efforts.
• Assist with directory, award and ranking submissions by working with attorneys and the practice Development Manager to draft and collect information.
• Work with attorneys to develop/prepare customized materials for prospect/client presentations and respond to requests and initiate projects.
• Be involved in performing basic industry, prospect, firm experience and competitor research.
• Assist with updating and keeping current the firm’s practice development information including marketing collateral, deal lists, legal directory submissions, brochures, biographies and practice group descriptions.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and management of practice-specific events, webinars, proposals, internal and external communications, publications and surveys.
• Develop relationships with lead partners in the practice areas
• Position includes travel to other cities and firm offices.
• Perform other marketing and business development related responsibilities and projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in professional services, law firm experience preferred.
• Requirements include exceptional communication, organizational and project management skills and being a self-starter with proven ability to meet deadlines and handle a wide range of executive level support duties.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills are essential.
• Professionalism, flexibility, and advanced capability in MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a must. 
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and a drive for developing new marketing initiatives with our Practice Development team and Real Estate Section attorneys, and will have excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential, as is the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are critical (spelling, grammar usage, writing skills, etc.)

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

This position may be filled in the District of Columbia or New York. In accordance with the District of Columbia Wage Transparency Law, New York State Pay Transparency Law, and New York City Human Rights Law, the pay range for this position in the District of Columbia is $27.80 - $41.80/hr, New York State is $24.40 - $43.70/hr, and in New York City is $29.10 - $43.70/hr. These ranges are specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.  An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.  Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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