Senior Proposal Writer Job at Ogletree Deakins in New Orleans

Position Summary

The firm’s fast‑paced RFP and Pitch team has an opening for a Senior Proposal Writer to primarily focus on drafting, editing, and coordinating content for RFP responses and pitches. The candidate must be able to thoroughly review and analyze RFPs and pitch requests, determine what is being requested / needed, and retrieve necessary information from firm databases. The candidate must be able to prepare a draft response for review by other team members and attorneys, as well as proof and tailor drafts from other team members. The candidate must be able to coordinate with attorneys on revisions to drafts and finalize the submission. Hybrid and remote work options are available; this position must sit in either Atlanta, Birmingham, or New Orleans. The role may require in‑office training or team meetings and minimal travel for meetings.

Responsibilities

Facilitates proposal process from intake to submission, including reviewing and analyzing requests, performing initial research on the company, holding kick‑off call with attorney stakeholders, drafting, assembling, and proofreading submission, and communicating with attorneys and other departments to ensure proposal requirements are met.

Data Platform

Updates proposal tracker and maintains RFP and pitch files.

Searches database for firm experience to include in proposals.

Maintains marketing content in experiential database.

Provides weekly / monthly reporting on RFP team statistics to leadership.

Research & Reporting

Conducts research on prospective and current clients.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

5+ years of relevant legal business development and marketing experience.

3+ years of proposal writing experience.

Strong writing and proofreading skills.

Strong analytical skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills, including the ability to professionally communicate with a wide variety of individuals and respond to inquiries in a timely, professional manner.

Ability to multitask, adapt to shifting priorities, problem‑solve, proactively address issues, and act with a sense of urgency when needed.

Ability to conduct basic online research.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred

Experience with Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, and InterAction.

Experience with proposal data platforms (e.g., Foundation, QorusDocs).

Experience with Adobe InDesign.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our staff including paid time off, paid sick leave, a 401(k) matching program, profit sharing, paid holidays, paid parental leave, affordable health and life insurance including dental & vision coverage, health savings account / flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Contact

Please e‑mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletree.com for questions. Applications are submitted via the job portal; e‑mail applications will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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