US Job Description Firm Information Reed Smith is a forward‑thinking international law firm committed to helping clients advance their business goals. We offer inclusive, innovative legal services designed to deliver smarter and more effective results. With deep industry insight, long-standing client relationships, and a collaborative global structure, we are a trusted partner for complex disputes, transactions, and regulatory challenges. Our team of 3,000 professionals, including more than 1,600 lawyers across 30+ offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, works as one global partnership to support our clients, our people, and our communities. Position Summary Reporting to the Proposal Manager, this role is part of the central proposals and pursuits team responsible for handling the firm’s most significant global RFPs. The team supports all practice and industry groups and plays a key role in the firm’s business development initiatives through proposals and pitching. The selected candidate will work closely with colleagues across the central team and will also assist business development professionals on single-practice proposal opportunities. Job Duties and Responsibilities Supporting senior team members on major, complex RFP efforts. Managing RFP projects and ensuring adherence to established best practices. Contributing to the development of winning strategies and crafting compelling messages that highlight Reed Smith’s strengths. Coordinating input from various stakeholders. Drafting, revising, formatting, and producing proposal documents using standard content tailored to each opportunity, as well as creating original material such as executive summaries. Assisting attorneys in preparing for client presentations. Ensuring all proposal activity is accurately entered into the firm’s CRM. Maintaining proposal content libraries. Preparing proposal-related reports. Responsibilities may evolve over time based on departmental and firm needs. Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, communications, or a related field. Experience: 2–4 years in a similar professional services role with significant bid or pitch responsibilities. Skills: Experience preparing proposals within a professional services setting. Strong attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading. High level of IT proficiency. Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders, including partners and senior managers. Self-starter with strong initiative and minimal need for supervision. Experience in a partnership environment with an understanding of client-focused strategies. Ability to learn quickly and understand technical terminology. Strong communication skills and confidence in presenting ideas. Flexible, adaptable, collaborative, resourceful, proactive, and creative. Ability to maintain visibility and engagement within the team. Persistence and willingness to implement new ideas. Ability to take a thoughtful, commercially focused approach when appropriate. Solutions-oriented mindset with a can‑do attitude. Other Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment: Standard office equipment, including a computer, phone, calculator, fax machine, copier, and scanner. Essential Job Functions Ability to remain calm under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and meet the expectations of demanding internal clients. Excellent writing and drafting skills, with emphasis on producing strong first-draft content. Strong organizational and time-management abilities. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with people across all levels, geographies, and time zones. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including comfort presenting new ideas to senior partners and attorneys. Ability to learn and apply new concepts and communicate effectively with varied personalities. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to use computers and communication technologies. Willingness to work extended hours when needed. Working Conditions This is a remote position, but the candidate must live within a two-hour commute of a Reed Smith office for emergencies or special situations. Occasional work outside regular hours and possible in-office requests may occur, making location proximity important. Pay Ranges These ranges represent the expected low and high hourly rates for this role. Actual pay may vary depending on experience and location. Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas: $35.00–$39.00 per hour Chicago: $37.50–$42.00 per hour This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, hourly position based on annual hours worked. Employee Benefits Overview Benefits include: 401(k) retirement plan Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account Virtual health services Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance Life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program Paid family leave (for eligible staff) College savings plan Transportation benefits Back-up child care College Coach program Pet insurance Paid sick time (for exempt staff) Paid time off for all full-time, non-temporary employees Reed Smith offers a stimulating work environment, business casual dress, competitive pay, flexible benefits, tuition assistance, and a strong 401(k) plan. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and upholds core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. We provide reasonable accommodations as required by law. Qualified candidates only; no search firms.