Business Development Specialist - Litigation

Business Development Specialist - Litigation

About the Role:

Support the Litigation Business Development team in executing strategic marketing and business development initiatives for a leading international law firm. This role focuses on enhancing market visibility, generating new business, and managing key marketing resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proposal & Pitch Development: Prepare sophisticated and persuasive pitch materials, including responding to client RFPs and developing tailored collateral.
• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on companies, industries, and competitors, providing actionable insights and recommendations to attorneys.
• Competitive Intelligence: Gather and analyze intelligence on legal industry trends to inform firm positioning and new business strategies.
• Event & Sponsorship Coordination: Support the planning and execution of firm-hosted events (e.g., thought leadership programs, webinars) and coordinate sponsorships to maximize benefits.
• Rankings & Directories: Oversee and contribute to market recognition efforts, including managing legal directory submissions (e.g., Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, Legal 500).
• Content & Database Management: Support the management and maintenance of the firm's experience database (Foundation) and contact management system (InterAction), including data entry, queries, and reporting.
• Marketing Communications: Coordinate with internal teams to propose and support marketing communication activities, such as website updates, attorney biographies, and LinkedIn profiles.
• Reporting & Analytics: Assist in tracking and reporting on Litigation Department business development activities, including client victories, pitch wins, and cross-selling efforts.
• Perform special projects as requested by leadership.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in a legal or professional services marketing and business development role preferred.
• Skills:

* Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Demonstrated experience with superior client service, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. * Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization abilities to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. * Proven research skills and analytical reasoning to transform data into succinct, useful deliverables for attorneys. * Ability to work independently, take initiative, and display a 'can-do' attitude.