At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

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THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Senior Marketing & Business Development (MBD) Coordinator will have the opportunity to utilize their marketing and business development expertise in a highly visible role for our Houston and Dallas offices. The Senior Coordinator will formulate, project manage, and implement initiatives as assigned by the Offices and MBD Manager, as well as be a direct business development resource to local stakeholders. In partnership with their Manager, the Senior Coordinator will take ownership of initiatives, developing them from conception through execution and follow-up. This will require the ability to lead, influence, and manage a team of stakeholders that includes attorneys, administrative staff, and colleagues at all levels. Candidate should be highly motivated with an attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Strong business skills, including written and verbal communications, are essential.

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THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Assist MBD Manager with carrying out regional business goals by leading check-ins with action teams, gathering input/data, and following up to ensure that steps are being taken to meet goals in a timely manner.
• Prepare and produce draft proposals, pitch materials, RFPs, and client presentations, as well as related reporting and follow-up under supervision of managers.
• Collaborate with attorneys and supervisors to plan and execute client events, including briefings, webinars, roundtables, social events, sponsorships, and other related opportunities.
• Provide editorial support for the development of attorney biographies, award submissions, and experience lists, as well as other drafted communications as necessary.
• Assist with the drafting and production of internal and external communications, including newsletters, invitation content, surveys, announcements, and other communications as needed.
• Contributes to brand awareness activities to enhance firm profile, including sponsorships, in-house presentations, professional speaking opportunities, and other related activities.
• Supports Research team in the analysis of client, market, competitor, and industry research to inform business development strategies.
• Support MBD team with special projects, office-level initiatives, industry initiatives, and client-based initiatives.
• Assist with other day-to-day business development and marketing activities as needed.

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YOU HAVE:

• 5 years' work experience, with a minimum of 3 years direct experience in marketing or business development in a professional services environment (law firm experience strongly preferred, although other professional service experience will be considered)
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Strong focus on customer service.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and communicate effectively with department colleagues.
• Superior organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks, adapt to rapidly shifting priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstration of initiative in creating solution-oriented improvements to existing processes, procedures and practices.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, team-based culture and support and promote an atmosphere of mutual respect.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and self-directed behavior.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. Knowledge of Interaction, Qorus Breeze or another proposal software, Vuture, or iManage a plus.
• Undergraduate degree.

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WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

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We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

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MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

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Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Seyfarth Shaw maintains good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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Seyfarth is an EO Employer –M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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This position is based in Dallas, TX 75201

This position is based in Houston, TX 77002

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75201

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