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Pursuits & Directories Business Development & Marketing Coordinator – Global – DLA Piper in Miami, FL, hybrid role.
Lead pitch creation, proposal drafting, and directory submissions while driving AI-enabled content and client‑centric value propositions.
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Summa ry
As a member of the Business Development’s Pursuit team, the Pursuits & Directories Coordinator – Global, has a primary responsibility for collaborating with others to create compelling deliverables that best position the firm to win work. They will support the MBD team when (1) developing best-in-class, client-centric, compliant, and on-time, pitch and introductory material for business development purposes, (2) developing and maintaining business development standard content, (3) maintaining, updating, and navigating a robust experience library, and (4) collaborating with attorneys and colleagues on directory submissions.
Location
This position can sit in our Miami, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
- Supports team throughout the pitch and proposal response lifecycle including but not limited to tracking opportunities; developing project plans; scheduling kick-off calls with lawyers and colleagues; gathering and drafting relevant content; and ensuring high quality/error free proposals are submitted.
- Creates initial pitch and proposal drafts, and update drafts based on attorney & colleague input in alignment with best practices.
- Participates in conversations with attorney teams and MBD colleagues to identify win themes and leverages client research to tailor pitches, proposals and directories to differentiate DLA Piper from its competitors with clearly articulated value propositions.
- Aids in follow-up on opportunities to ascertain win/loss status.
- Supports maintenance of standard materials in conjunction with BD and Marketing colleagues, ensuring materials are updated consistently post-pitches.
- Utilizes and instills discipline in AI among teams to improve both process and content creation.
- Drafts, edits, formats and reviews proposal documents and ensures the final submission adheres to requirements.
- Prepares unique content and graphics to be used to enhance proposal and pitch meeting documents are compelling.
- Shares ideas to identify creative new ways to enhance proposal and presentation products.
- Works with groups to ensure the experience standard content is accurate and updated.
- Provides tailored and formatted experience lists and/or facilitates curated self-service lists.
- Works with relevant stakeholders on initial drafts of Chambers and Legal 500 directory submissions and coordinates on the project management of process.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills. Must have database experience and knowledge of management systems and presentation software. General understanding of the role of business development within a law firm environment. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Must have strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities, as well as solid judgment and decision‑making abilities. Ability to recommend and implement solutions. Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with team members, marketing professionals, attorneys, pricing staff and others. Growth‑mindset and team‑oriented to contribute to overall department projects and needs.
Preferred Skills
Bilingual Fluent in Spanish.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, or related discipline.
Minimum Years of Experience
2 years’ project/production experience to include management of pitches & proposals in a law firm or professional services environment.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to: Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner. Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product. Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required. Foster positive work relationships. Comply with all firm policies and practices. Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment. Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in‑office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at‑will nature of employment.
Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com .
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $30.98 - $46.33 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.
The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Equal Opportunity
#LI-FG1 #LI-Hybrid DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center .