Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of the proposal process, from initial scoping to confirmation of delivery, for complex RFPs, RFIs, informal requests, and other client-facing opportunities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, practice group leaders, marketing and business development team members, and key internal departments (including pricing, Knowledge Management, IT, HR, and the Office of the General Counsel) to develop highly tailored responses.
• Draft, edit, and finalize persuasive and tailored proposal content, including executive summaries, firm overviews, attorney bios, practice and industry content, experience lists, and key firm differentiators.
• Confirm compliance with RFP requirements, including format, deadlines, and submission requirements.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to attorneys on proposal strategy and positioning that aligns with the firm’s brand and long-term goals.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on proposal metrics and ROI.
• Use research tools (such as LexMachina and IBISWorld) to gather relevant information for proposal content.
• Quickly produce and review drafts with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Manage multiple, concurrent proposal projects under tight deadlines with shifting priorities
• Coordinate input from attorneys and other key members of the response to ensure timely delivery of all proposal sections, as well as the overall response.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Advanced degree or legal industry certifications (e.g., APMP, JD, MBA) a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in proposal writing and management, preferably within a law firm, professional services firm, or other B2B environment.
• Experience responding to complex RFPs for legal services or similar professional services clients.
• Experience with online purchasing systems and other procurement-driven processes.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities; able to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with CRM tools such as Foundation and OnePlace would be helpful.
• Knowledge of legal industry trends, client expectations, and competitive landscape.
• Highly responsive in terms of speed and accuracy
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker with a client-centric mindset and ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to see both the details (including grammar and other rules), as well as the larger, strategic considerations for each request

Preferred

• Advanced degree or legal industry certifications (e.g., APMP, JD, MBA) a plus.
• Experience with CRM tools such as Foundation and OnePlace would be helpful.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, 18 days of vacation, 10 accrued sick days, and 10 paid holidays per benefit year. Wellness programs and 24/7 telehealth services support your overall well-being.