Proposal specialist Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Department : Marketing / Communications

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

About Us :

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 600 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

Ballard Spahr LLP seeks a dynamic and successful marketing and business development professional to join the Ballard Spahr team as a Proposal Specialist supporting the firm's efforts to respond to requests for proposals within the guidelines of firm strategy, business development, and client relationship management goals. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Proposal Manager, while working collaboratively with lead attorneys and Business Development Managers on strategy and positioning, as well as key stakeholders across legal departments. This position can be remote if located in a State with a Ballard presence. We are also considering candidates from Seattle, WA, Portland, OR and Anchorage, AK.

Your Role :

As a Proposal Specialist within our Marketing & Business Development team your responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Independently managing RFP responses.
• Interacting with Legal Pricing / Project Management, Risk Management, Finance / Accounting, Human Resources, Information Systems, legal administrative assistants, and partner firms to coordinate and complete projects.
• Being responsible for Pursuit RFP intake, determining the relevant attorneys and Business Development team members to be notified of the RFP request, and identifying proposal support for the submission.

This position will maintain proposal milestones schedule such as issue and review dates, kickoff meetings, planning sessions, drafting and review, and delivery dates ensuring (i) full understanding of business requirements and strategy; (ii) a smooth production process; (iii) an intelligent, professional, accurate and compelling final product; and (iv) timely delivery of the finished product. In addition, this position will be responsible for the coordination of an experience database rollout.

What We're Looking For :

Required Experience :

A bachelor's degree, preferably with coursework in marketing, business, communications and / or writing with 3-5 years' experience in a proposal role required, and experience at a law firm or other professional services firm preferred. Exemplary client service and teamwork skills and a strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite with a basic understanding of systems in general.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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