Client Development Coordinator

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

The Client Development Coordinator (“Coordinator”) supports Goodwin’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution group with workstreams including proposals and RFPs, client presentations, webinars and events, award submissions, development of collateral material, and thought leadership. These projects often involve working with different functional areas across Goodwin’s Global Operations (“GO”) Team including Marketing, Pricing & Project Management, Research Services, and Knowledge Management.

This Coordinator will specifically support practice areas within Goodwin’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group such as Securities Litigation, Government Investigations & Enforcement and White Collar, Private Investment Litigation, Commercial Litigation, National Security and Real Estate Litigation. The Client Development Coordinator (“Coordinator”) supports Goodwin’s Litigation Business Unit with workstreams including proposals and RFPs, client presentations, webinars and events, award submissions, development of collateral material, and thought leadership. These projects often involve working with different functional areas of the Client Development department as well as with all levels of firm personnel from partners to different functional areas across Goodwin’s Global Operations (“GO!”) Team including Marketing, Research Services, and Knowledge Management.
 

What You Will Do:

• Prepare drafts of and coordinate new client pitches, proposals, client presentations and, with direction, RFP responses.

• Contribute to preparation of submissions for practice and attorney rankings, surveys and awards, including Chambers, The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and other industry-specific/geographic/attorney demographic opportunities for recognition.

• Manage contacts and mailing lists in Microsoft Dynamics, leveraging suite of Client Relationship Management (“CRM”) tools.

• Design, plan and provide logistical event support for business development in-person events and virtual webinars. This will involve creating an event marketing plan, working with the design team to craft various print and electronic materials; managing the process for electronic announcements and invitations; handling pre-event logistics; allocating tickets; providing on-site event staffing; assisting with post-event follow-up; and tracking lead generation and ROI received.

• Perform competitive intelligence and marketing research for client and prospective client opportunities.

• Assist with logistics of thought leadership development and promotion including through firm and individual social media channels.

Who You Are:

• BA, BS or equivalent

• 2+ years of marketing or business development experience in a law firm, professional services organization or corporate environment

• Exceptional client service skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments.

• Effective and professional communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with particular attention to detail.

• Positive attitude with the ability to think objectively and work both independently and within a team.

• Ability to build rapport with lawyers and other GO! team members.

• Strong computer skills, including web-based research, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Firm culture is hybrid work environment.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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