Job Description

Proposal Specialist

Locations:
Seattle, WA
Portland, OR
Phoenix, AZ
Madison, WI
Denver, CO
Madison
Dallas, TX
Boise, ID
Austin, TX
Chicago, IL

Job Description:
Perkins Coie is seeking a qualified and dynamic individual to take on the role of Proposal Specialist as part of a collaborative and supportive team of high-performing proposal professionals. The Proposal Specialist is responsible for coordinating, developing, and leading practice-specific proposals and related marketing and business development materials. This hands-on position will play a key role in proposal development activities, including fully supporting the Marketing Department and leading the team through a winning proposal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to project manage and lead most proposals with minimal oversight, including single practice area RFP responses, from receipt to post-submittal.
• Serve as a secondary proposal professional on high-profile, multi-practice, and preferred panel provider RFP responses, as assigned.
• Ensure all data gathering and processing for the firm’s proposals and pitches are accurate, consistent, and submitted timely.
• Actively collaborate with partners, marketing team members, and other key subject-matter experts to develop clear, compelling, and winning proposals.
• Adhere to the firm’s proposal processes and work to refine and improve.
• Support developing, organizing, and managing proposal content and help keep team-owned content up-to-date.
• Work with Design to develop creative information graphics.
• Participate in regular meetings.
• Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the position, consistent with the Firm’s attendance expectations.

This position may require minimal travel.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Be a collaborative team player.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Basic design skills and familiarity with digital asset management system.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced, challenging, and deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to quickly grasp specialist knowledge, anticipate potential issues, and devise contingency plans.
• Proven ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of marketing experience in professional services, of which includes 2 years managing proposals. Law firm experience beneficial. MBA or JD a plus, but not required.

At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits.

This position may be filled in the following location(s). The compensation depends on qualifications and experience.
Colorado compensation range: $67,490 to $100,280 annually
Washington state compensation range: $71,190 to $105,780 annually

EEO Statement
Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,  disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

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Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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