Business Development Coordinator

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Business Development Coordinator. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV).

The Objective: As a BD Support Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting high-impact campaigns and strategic go-to-market initiatives aligned with the firm's sector-focused strategy. You will be responsible for executing complex operational tasks and collaborating with cross-functional project teams in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

What will I do? The BD Support Coordinator will assist and execute a variety of day-to-day BD operational deliverables, including thought leadership campaigns, data management, and technology-led initiatives. You will provide project-based support for BD teams on various deliverables and work autonomously or as part of a project team to ensure that assigned tasks are completed to the highest standards.

How will I spend my time? You will spend most of your time on these responsibilities:

• Operational Deliverables Support

  • Assist with the execution of thought leadership campaigns, data management, and technology-led initiatives.
  • Provide project-based support for BD teams, including lateral integration, event support, client targeting, practice collateral, and biography creation and updates.

• Project Coordination

  • Collaborate with Campaign Managers to assist with campaign coordination and strategic initiatives.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.

• Technology and Innovation

  • Help assess and pilot new technology.
  • Develop advanced project management skills through firm training and independent learning opportunities.

• Adherence to Policies

  • Adhere to all workflow and time recording policies and procedures.

• Additional Responsibilities

  • Ability to work in the office and travel as requested.
  • Ability to work outside of normal working hours as required.
  • Other ad hoc project support and duties as required.

• Experience: 1+ years of marketing or business development experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to balance competing needs and continually prioritize tasks at a moment's notice.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage time to balance various responsibilities and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Communication Skills: Confident verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex information effectively across various channels to diverse audiences.
• Project Coordination: Ability to assist in planning and organizing projects with attention to detail and a focus on efficiency.
• Team Collaboration: Positive, team-first attitude and works effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and facilitate smooth project execution.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation and assists with implementing new ways of working.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Education: Four-year college degree or equivalent experience required; marketing, business, communications, English, or other related discipline preferred.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between

• California Major Markets* $48,000 - $67,000
• New York City $51,000 - $67,000
• National $46,000 - $65,000

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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