Pitch Assistant

Our client is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. By turning their insight, technology and talent into ground-breaking solutions, they’ve earned a place at the forefront of the industry. Their lawyers are leaders in their field – and the same goes for the support teams. Ambitious, driven and open to fresh perspectives, they find innovative new ways to deliver the services and maintain reputation for excellence, in all that they do.

Role purpose
The Pitch Assistant will work closely with the APAC BD team function providing day-to-day support for all pitch related activities. The incumbent will also work with other support areas such as Creative Services, Document Production and Library Services.

Role and responsibilities
The role will require someone who is highly organised, efficient and keen to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

The job will include, but not be limited to: 

• Proposal materials – producing first draft proposal, pitch presentations and credential statements, in line with our quality standards. Ensuring all proposal information is uploaded to the central CRM system in a timely manner.
• Data management – capturing and maintaining all relevant matter information from fee earners in the relevant practice groups, publishing marketing descriptions and ensuring all CVs are up to date and accurate. 
• Marketing collateral – working with relevant BD manager(s) to update credential documents with significant deals/experience, awards, personnel etc.
• Legal directories – ensuring information captured during legal directory research periods is reflected in the central CRM system.
• Supporting the Marketing and Business Development function with other pitch outputs as required.

Key requirements
Essential:

• Graduate (degree in Business/related discipline) with an interest in further professional qualifications (eg CIM)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• High attention to detail as well as excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team, multi task (especially urgent requests) and work well under pressure (while adhering to deadlines)
• Well organised, flexible and proactive nature 
• Strong time management skills
• Sense of responsibility, accuracy and confidentiality 
• A hunger to learn and take on all tasks that will aid in the learning including keeping up to date with legal and commercial developments relevant to the product areas and sectors
• Strong client focus
• Sophisticated communication skills and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a similar role in a professional services environment (law firm or other professional services provider is preferred)

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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