Business Development Coordinator (Cincinnati)
At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,300 attorneys and over 2,000 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.
Taft is currently seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support our team.
We are driven by a “Client First” philosophy and a collaborative approach that supports our clients’ success. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Coordinator to join our dynamic Marketing and Business Development team in Taft’s Cincinnati office.
This role supports Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky attorneys across practices by executing strategic business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will support the regional market’s goals and objectives through the use of business development collateral and technology, including content creation and proofing, the use of the firm’s CRM and marketing automation tools, sponsorship and sports ticket coordination, and event support. This role combines strategic initiatives with day-to-day administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development Support
- Draft, update, and maintain business development materials including market-specific communications, brochures, and experience lists.
- Assist with pitch materials, team sheets, and proposals, including support for RFPs.
- Draft attorney news items to increase awareness of Taft’s expertise and tell the Taft story.
- Collaborate with attorneys and Digital Marketing team to develop and promote content (articles, legal updates, etc.) via email and social media.
- Assist with market experience collection, tracking, and inputting into Foundation, Taft’s experience management database.
- Facilitate the submission of Ohio and Kentucky Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for events with an external audience. Manage follow-up reporting.
Sponsorship and Sports Coordination
- Manage the administrative aspects of market sponsorships, coordinating payments, branded materials, and maintaining sponsored event timelines.
- Oversee sponsorship fulfillment, including registrations, ad submissions, and attendee coordination.
- Handle allocation of year-round local sports tickets: Reds, Bengals, FC Cincinnati, and Cincinnati Open.
Operational and Technical Support
- Maintain budget spreadsheets. Keep record of all card costs to rectify with Accounting.
- Support event implementation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating nametags, signage, and CLE/SHRM materials; generating registration reports; and taking pictures. Provide onsite support, for which local travel may be required.
- Assist with website content updates and proofing.
- Provide support for short- and long-term projects and day-to-day requests.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations, English, or related field (strongly preferred).
- 2+ years of experience in marketing and business development, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and basic HTML preferred.
- Experience with CRM and marketing automation tools preferred.
- Excellent writing, verbal communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with enthusiasm for tackling new challenges.
- Ability to work independently and with individuals at all levels.
Candidates interested should apply here.