Proposal Writer

The Ceres Commitment Ceres Environmental Services is a national leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Since 1976, Ceres has been awarded over $3.2 billion in government-funded contracts by helping people when they need it most. We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it's needed most.

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At Ceres, we believe you're more than just an employeeyou're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover, and rebuilding. We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you'll fit right in. We don't just respond to challengeswe rise to them.

Role Overview :

Proposal Writer

Ceres service standards

Key Responsibilities :

• Draft, edit, and review proposal content, presentations, and supporting documentation tailored for legal, compliance, or contract-related projects.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical/legal input into clear, persuasive, and client-focused narratives.
• Analyze

  RFPs, RFIs, and tender documents

  to identify legal and compliance requirements, ensuring proposals address them accurately.
• Maintain and update a repository of standard templates, attorney resumes, project descriptions, case studies, and other reusable legal/proposal content.
• Support document formatting and layout in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, ensuring compliance with client guidelines and professional standards.
• Participate in review meetings, revisions, and quality checks to ensure proposals are aligned with legal terminology, compliance, and stakeholder requirements.
• Perform

  proofreading and legal accuracy checks

  to ensure documents are grammatically correct, consistent, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist in

  document version control, submission coordination, and deadline management

  to ensure timely delivery of proposals.
• Research legal precedents, industry standards, and case references where relevant to strengthen proposal narratives.
• Contribute to the development of

  best practices

  for proposal writing in legal services and maintain awareness of industry/regulatory updates.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law ( Tier 1 University )
• 1-3 year of writing experience through internships, freelance projects, academic assignments, or campus publications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to follow templates and formatting guidelines.
• High attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.