This law firm is currently looking for a coordinator to join its Business Development and Client Relations department in its Montreal office. This position is permanent and full-time.
The incumbent plays a key role in supporting the implementation of the firm's business development and marketing initiatives. Working closely with local and national teams, she/he contributes to the firm's outreach, the positioning of practice and sector groups, and the maintenance of strong client relationships.
The position requires great organizational rigour, an excellent sense of service and the ability to manage several files simultaneously in a dynamic and collaborative professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development Support
- Support the implementation of business development initiatives;
- Participate in the promotion of practice group activities (speeches, conferences, sponsorships, publications and other initiatives);
- Conduct research on customers, markets and industries;
- Contribute to the preparation of periodic activity reports and the production of presentations, including information gathering, formatting and writing support.
Sponsorship and event support and coordination
- Provide operational support in the planning and delivery of the firm's events, conferences, seminars and outreach activities (logistics, coordination, follow-ups);
- Manage and coordinate the purchase of corporate tables for business events;
- Support the management of sponsorships, including the coordination of the firm's participation in external events (registration, visibility, logistics, internal and post-event follow-ups) and contribute to the maximization of the firm's visibility and benefits related to these sponsorships;
Administrative support and budget monitoring
- Follow up on the department's budget and payments to our suppliers;
- Monitor the development activities of the firm's lawyers, including speaking engagements, conference attendance, sponsorships, etc., and maintain an up-to-date calendar of these;
- Support the organization of business development meetings (preparation of agendas, documentation, minutes as needed);
- Participate in any other activities, as requested by the Senior Director.
Required skills
- University or college degree in administration/marketing (or equivalent);
- 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in a coordination role, ideally in a professional or legal services environment;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Knowledge of project management and CRM platforms;
- Proactive, autonomous, meticulous person;
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, in French and English, as well as the ability to interact with teams from all backgrounds and at various hierarchical levels, with professionalism and tact;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Proven customer service skills, both internal and external;
- Ability to solve problems and exercise judgment;
- Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team and individually.
Benefits
- Vacation weeks/year: 3 weeks if less than 10 years of relevant experience and 4 weeks if more than 10 years of relevant experience or 5 years of continuous service. 5 weeks after 15 years of continuous service.
- Paid overtime.
- Bank time possible up to 35 hours per year.
- Participation in an RRSP after 1 year. The employer contributes even if the employee does not contribute.
- Group insurance paid at 100% from day 1 for dental and prescription drugs and after 3 months for disability.
- Sick days: no fixed number.
- Gym or sport paid at 80% up to $650 per year.
- Hybrid working mode, 4 days in the office.
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