Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is seeking a Litigation Business Development Coordinator to collaborate on litigation-specific business development and marketing initiatives. The role involves conducting research, drafting materials, and supporting business development activities for the firm.
Responsibilities
- Conducts daily research using numerous internal and external databases to monitor news and current events, potential and actual litigation, real-time financial information and industry trends to identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients
- Assists with drafting, editing and proofreading bespoke pitch materials and responses to RFPs in various formats, including suggesting organization for the material, editing language to fit the opportunity, tailoring attorney team bios, and selecting the most relevant matters to highlight for inclusion
- Applies strong reasoning and analytical skills to prepare in-depth background research and analysis for partners concerning business targets in a variety of industries
- Maintains and updates litigation practice areas text, case descriptions and litigation partner biographies for Firm materials and on the Firm’s external website
- Records, updates and maintains business development activity in internal databases
- Assists with case tracking on dockets and in litigation filings
- Assists with the development and execution of Firm business development-related programs and events, as well as strategic initiatives for new business opportunities
- Responds to varied requests and inquiries from litigation partners regarding business development opportunities and initiatives
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, English or Communications
- 0-2 years of office work experience in a professional environment that involved substantive writing responsibilities, preferably in the marketing or legal field
- A minimum commitment of 2 years to the position is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional editing and proofreading skills
- Must have an articulate and professional demeanor
- Must have an extremely detail-oriented work manner
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments
- Ability to work well under pressure and complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high standard of judgment and discretion
- Must be comfortable and enthusiastic about working as part of a team
- Availability to work overtime, including nights and weekends, as needed
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint preferred
- Knowledge of litigation terminology and practice areas such as general commercial, securities, antitrust, and intellectual property and regulatory investigations is preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision care
- 401(k)
- Substantial health club discounts
Company Overview
- Cravath has been known as one of the premier U.S. law firms for two centuries. It was founded in 1819, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.cravath.com.