Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a prestigious law firm seeking a Business Proposals Coordinator to support their efforts in securing new business. This role involves preparing high-quality responses to RFPs and RFIs, collaborating with various teams, and maintaining proposal content libraries.
Responsibilities
- Assists with drafting, editing and proofreading proposal responses, including tailoring content to meet the requirements of specific RFPs, RFIs and client surveys
- Identifies, synthesizes and iterates on previously prepared content, ensuring accuracy, alignment with Firm messaging and consistency in tone and style
- Coordinates directly with partners, other attorneys, business development colleagues and other administrative departments to prepare and confirm responsive information and meet proposal deadlines
- Organizes, evaluates, logs and tracks proposal requests, deadlines, supporting documents, stakeholder input and deliverables using internal systems
- Maintains and updates the Firm’s proposal content library and other internal databases, including with relevant data and standard responses to frequently requested information
- Ensures that all proposal materials meet internal quality standards and adhere to Firm guidelines regarding formatting, content, confidentiality and approval processes
- Assists in developing and maintaining procedures, templates and tools that support an efficient, consistent and scalable proposal process
- Helps track results of proposal submissions and maintains records that support evaluation, reporting and strategy development
- Performs other duties, as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in journalism, public relations/communications, marketing, English, business or a related field
- At least 1-2 years of prior experience in a professional services environment, preferably involving writing, editing, data tracking, project coordination or similar responsibilities
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and tailor content for specific opportunities
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including tracking deadlines, data management and maintaining detailed records
- Strong communication skills and the ability to independently collaborate with administrative colleagues, partners and other firm stakeholders with professionalism and diplomacy
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize and meet competing deadlines (both internal and external) and work accurately under pressure
- Extremely detail‑oriented, with a commitment to producing polished, high‑quality deliverables
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high standard of judgment and discretion
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team
- Availability to work overtime, including nights and weekends, as needed
- Experience within a law firm and/or with proposals, RFPs or other client‑facing communications is a plus
- Familiarity with knowledge management systems
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.