Junior Project Manager/Coordinator

Our client, a large international law firm with roots in Chicago Illinois, is looking for a Junior Project Manager/Coordinator. This individual will work under the supervision of a manager but is responsible for spearheading assigned projects and coordinating all activities associated with those projects. Our ideal candidate is expected to understand and help improve the department’s procedures, tools and initiatives and to keep team members and supervisors informed on the status of projects. This individual will understand the legal industry; is experienced in providing proactive problem-solving to busy attorneys; is a strong writer and communicator and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The role will provide support on pitches, RFPs and other practice group-driven materials.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

Working with Practice Development Managers to coordinate marketing and business development initiatives for specific practice groups, especially the Finance and Transaction group, across the firm’s offices; this includes drafting and producing marketing proposals and RFP responses, including content development, final document preparation and follow-up

Prepares submission for M&A and finance league tables

Edits maintains and updates practice-specific pages of the firm website and intranet, as well as marketing collateral and attorney bios; drafts, reviews and contributes to key messaging and content of brochures and other collateral materials, including directory submissions

Works with other marketing team members to identify and coordinate appropriate business development initiatives for different practice groups, such as seminars and trade shows, newsletters, presentations and other events

Manages the day-to-day activities associated with these initiatives with moderate supervision

Maintains current and accurate case lists, descriptions, case studies and client lists for use in marketing and business development efforts

Provides research support for various initiatives utilizing research subscriptions and databases

Prepares submissions to legal directories such as Chambers and The Legal 500

Required Experience, Skills & Competencies:

*Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field

*3+ years of demonstrated success in a law firm or professional services firm

*Must have superior attention to detail & ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

*Must work well under pressure and be a self-starter, problem-solver and team player

*Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines

Computer Skills:

*Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required

*Experience with Intapp CRM or other CRM databases a plus

*Working knowledge of InDesign a plus