Proposal Specialist

Ballard Spahr LLP • Philadelphia, PA • 1w ago

Reference #: REQ-66 Department: Marketing/Communications

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with 750 lawyers and more than 500 business professionals and paralegals across 18 offices 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 the 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 is a remote position.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.

Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.

Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

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 Persuit 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:

Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.

Communication: Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, the ability to communicate effectively with a high level of professionalism.

Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Project Management: Excellent planning, executing, completing and controlling projects and have a solid understanding of the RFP and proposal process in a law firm setting.

Client Service and Teamwork: Professional demeanor with exemplary client service orientation and a team player who can work collaboratively with multiple departments in the firm.

Required Experience:

A bachelor's degree, preferably with course work 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.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodgingexpenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. The salary range for this position is from $90,000 - $110,000 depending upon experience and location.

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.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

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