Business Development Coordinator
Business Development Coordinator - Collateral
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Prestigious law firm is seeking a BD Coordinator to join its Business Development group to focus on collateral materials, website text and various other writing assignments. Assignments require research, original drafting, editing, proofing and trafficking through production.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the creation of and subsequent updates to collateral materials, including the firm's Annual Review and practice brochures.
- Regularly reviewing website text for consistency and accuracy, as well as assisting with website projects as needed.
- Handling a variety of writing tasks, including practice descriptions, external and internal announcements, and lawyer biographies.
- Proactively ensuring consistency throughout related materials.
- Assisting with the production of practice newsletters.
- Working closely and cooperatively with the global Business Development group, including those responsible for pitches, media relations, events and graphic design.
- Contributing to the Business Development groups overall firmwide efforts, including supporting other projects on an as needed basis.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- B.A. or equivalent degree, preferably in English, Journalism or Communications.
- 3-5 years professional experience in marketing communications or media relations within a services firm (law firm experience is a significant plus).
- Excellent writing, editing, proofing and communications skills (writing will be tested).
- Excellent research skills.
- Familiarity with legal and financial terminology. .
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
If interested, please submit writing sample and resume to skim@yorkson.com
Yorkson Legal is a full-service legal staffing resource. Based in Manhattan, Yorkson Legal provides the legal community with exceptional attorneys, paralegals, and support staff for temporary and permanent needs. We pride ourselves on understanding the differing needs of candidates and the complex requirements of our clients. Yorkson Legal has quickly gained an excellent reputation for providing stellar candidates to law firms and corporate legal departments.