Entry Level Business Development Coordinator Jobs

Are you a business development professional with a keen understanding of the legal field? Interested in contributing to a renowned international law firm doing cutting-edge litigation in high-stakes fields, including human rights, antitrust, and environmental law?

Our client is looking to hire a Business Development Coordinator to work directly with the Director of Business Development as well as the firm's partners.

In this role, you will...

• Monitor case developments and draft updates for newsletters, website updates, attorney bios, and other marketing materials.
• Research potential cases, industry trends, awards, ranking submissions, and other business development opportunities.
• Contribute to process improvements, tracking solutions, and other strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of firmwide business development efforts.

Essential skills:

• 2+ years of proven experience as a business development coordinator or other relevant BD experience.
• Impeccable eye for detail and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of business and personnel matters.
• Ability to work with precision and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Proactive, independent, and able to take ownership of assigned projects.

This role is based in Washington DC and is 2 days/week onsite and offers full time benefits and a salary up to $95000.

Job Posting from Hausfeld careers page:

• Marketing and Business Development Coordinator (Business Development)

The Marketing and Business Development Coordinator primarily supports the Director of Marketing and Business Development and works closely with the other U.S. Marketing & Business Development Coordinator (Marketing), as well as the firm's partners responsible for advancing marketing and business development objectives across all U.S. offices. The Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the alignment of initiatives, consistency of communication, and seamless execution of firmwide business development and marketing efforts.

Successful candidates will be highly organized, detail-oriented self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Flexibility, initiative, and strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track active cases, including key milestones and leadership roles.
• Monitor case developments and draft updates for internal newsletters, bios, and other materials.
• Update attorney bios with recent experience and leadership roles.
• Maintain and improve business development templates and materials for accuracy and consistency.
• Support the development of RFP responses and client pitch materials.
• Conduct research on potential cases, industry trends, and business development opportunities.
• Use firm research tools effectively; identify the right resources for specific research needs.
• Support awards and rankings submissions, including tracking deadlines and drafting submissions.
• Collaborate with team members and external vendors to support cohesive and effective marketing and BD efforts across all offices.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, improve, and develop systems, processes, and tracking solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across projects and teams.
• Participate in firm meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify emerging trends, potential opportunities, and business development initiatives.
• Utilize firm research tools, databases, and other resources to gather, analyze, and synthesize intelligence that supports strategic case and business development efforts.
• Monitor and track significant developments across the firm's matters, including key milestones, rulings, settlements, and leadership appointments, and draft content for marketing, business development, and firm communications materials.
• Maintain and enhance attorney biographies, experience records, and other profile materials to support business development and credentialing efforts.
• Develop, maintain, and update business development materials, templates, and collateral to ensure accuracy, consistency, and strategic alignment.
• Support the preparation of client pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and other business development initiatives.
• Assist with awards, rankings, directory submissions, and related research to strengthen the firm's market profile and recognition.
• Help identify and track prospective client, industry, and networking opportunities, maintaining relevant business development records and supporting follow-up efforts.
• Collaborate with attorneys, marketing colleagues, and external vendors to advance firmwide marketing, business development, and client engagement objectives across all offices.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years Business Development experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment as necessary
• Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Indoor office environment

Hausfeld offers a wide variety of benefits including health insurance benefits, 401k benefits, firm-sponsored disability and life insurance, well-being programs and more. The hourly rate range for this position is $41.21 to $43.96.