Business Development Coordinator

Job Description

Business Development Coordinator | Husch Blackwell LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Husch Blackwell LLP, located in one of our Austin, Kansas City, or St. Louis offices, working in a hybrid capacity. Husch Blackwell is a full-service litigation and business law firm serving clients with domestic and international operations. This role is crucial for driving marketing and business development projects for assigned practice groups, contributing to the firm’s commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive outcomes. We seek a motivated professional who values Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation, and who desires a long-term fit where they can grow and be valued.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid (onsite at least 3 days per week)
• Location: Austin, Kansas City, or St. Louis offices

• Team: Reports to the Business Development Manager, collaborates with Business Development, Marketing, and Communications (BDMC) department colleagues.
• Mission: To support and advance marketing and business development projects and initiatives for assigned practice groups, including specific focus on the Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) team.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet research tools, InterAction, Foundation, Outlook, Teams, Zoom.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Group Understanding: Develop and maintain an understanding of assigned group’s attorneys, client base, experience, and market capabilities.
• Content Creation: Assemble first drafts of marketing and client-facing materials, including pitches, presentations, attorney biographies, and informational sheets.
• Quality Assurance: Proofread marketing collateral and other materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, brand compliance, and professionalism.
• Event Coordination: Coordinate attorneys’ involvement in professional, trade, and industry organizations, as well as sponsorships and industry events.
• Data Management: Assist with the collection, organization, and maintenance of data in business development databases, specifically tracking and managing activities for the ENR team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or commensurate professional and educational experience.
• Experience: 2-4 years prior work experience, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet research tools, strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, and high attention to detail.
• Bonus: Knowledge of InterAction and Foundation; experience with scheduling tools such as Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.