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<p>The Sr. Proposal Writer will provide core and key written content for the firm’s responses to strategic opportunities, including requests for proposals (RFPs) and high-level in-person pitch opportunities. He or she will manage large-scale RFP responses, in-person pitch meetings, as well as smaller proposals, working independently or as part of a team.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Work with Director of Proposals and other stakeholders to develop and align the firm's value propositions and key messages in written form. This includes:</p> <ul> <li>Developing an intimate working knowledge of the firm, its practice groups and the industries it serves.</li> <li>Developing, updating and maintaining standard RFP and pitch template language across departments and practice groups.</li> <li>Developing tailored and responsive content on a variety of sources, including subject-matter expert interviews and existing collateral. </li> <li>Working with partners to develop a strategy for the RFP response and coordinating participation and responses across partners.</li> <li>Writing and editing original text for all client proposals with attention to crafting narrative formats that are consistent across practice groups – ensuring all materials have “one voice”.</li> <li>Tailoring boilerplate content to answer questions in a strategic, dynamic and directly responsive manner.</li> <li>Confirming that proposals meet submission requirements and ensure proper and timely delivery.</li> </ul> <p>Additional responsibilities include coordinating with multiple departments and practice areas to develop effective proposals that are delivered on time. This includes:</p> <ul> <li>Developing and managing projects plans (timelines, milestones, dependencies, deliverables) for specific RFP projects.</li> <li>Tracking of RFP activity, including follow-up activities with marketing personnel and lawyers to determine outcome and/or next steps.</li> <li>Document and share results and best practices with internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Ensure grammar/spelling/punctuation accuracy and consistency in style across all language content.</li> <li>Proofreading, editing and drafting of other materials on an as needed basis.</li> </ul>
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<p>The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the following areas:</p> <ul> <li>Four-year college degree, with a minimum of seven years of proposal and/or marketing writing experience at a large law firm or professional services organization.</li> <li>Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.</li> <li>A strong work ethic and a customer service-oriented attitude.</li> <li>Demonstrated writing ability, aptitude for sales and project management.</li> <li>Strong project management, and multi-tasking skills and the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations requiring adherence to tight deadlines.</li> <li>Strong leadership qualities, the ability to work independently and take initiative.</li> <li>Strong problem solver and consensus builder.</li> <li>Hands-on with a proven "make it happen" mindset; demonstrated resourcefulness and self-directed behavior.</li> <li>Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Familiarity with InterAction and Breeze a plus.</li> </ul>
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<p>At Seyfarth Shaw LLP, we are leading the way to deliver legal services more effectively, more efficiently, more transparently. With more than 850 attorneys in the U.S., London, Shanghai, Melbourne and Sydney, we offer a national platform and an international gateway to serve your changing business and legal needs in litigation, employment, corporate, real estate and employee benefits. </p> <p>Recently, BTI Consulting Group recognized Seyfarth as one of the nation’s best law firms for client service in its 2014 BTI Client Service A-Team Report, which ranks firms based only on client feedback that serve the Fortune 1000. Corporate counsel said Seyfarth “excels” in “Unprompted Communication” and “Anticipating the Needs of Clients” - key tenets of our SeyfarthLean client service model - where the firm ranked “Best of the Best.”</p> <p>Seyfarth also earned a spot on the Financial Times FT US Innovative Lawyers 2013 index. The recognition reflects the ongoing efforts of the firm to lead the way in integrating legal excellence with innovative client solutions that drive value. *Our London office operates as Seyfarth Shaw (UK) LLP, an affiliate of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an Australian multidisciplinary partnership affiliated with Seyfarth Shaw LLP. For more information please visit www.seyfarth.com. </p> <p>In Seyfarth Shaw’s effort to ensure we continue to attract the best talent, we offer competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include performance based salary increases and bonuses, medical and dental plans, 401(k) and retirement plans, and a public transportation benefit. We offer the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional growth and development.</p> <p>Our environment is one of collegiality, cooperation and recognition. Our strength is the diverse wealth of information we share. And while we work hard, we also make time to have fun. We participate in many charitable events and fundraisers and give back to the communities. Seyfarth Shaw is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Lisa Murphy at (312) 460-5000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. </p> <p>Seyfarth Shaw is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Firm practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s sex, race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, citizenship status, or other protected group status as defined by law. Sexual harassment or harassment based on other protected group status as defined by law is also prohibited.</p>
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