Assistant Manager, Client Development & Engagement - Litigation

About the role

The Client Development & Engagement Assistant Manager - Litigation is responsible for working closely with the CDE Director, the CDE team, and the Firm’s lawyers to lead strategic plans and objectives for several of the Firm’s key Litigation, Investigations, and Regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key resource for business and operational support functions related to CDE for several practices in the Firm’s Litigation Department
• Develop compelling pitch and proposal materials
• Design and implement practice and industry-related initiatives
• Liaise with CDE team members and Partners to prepare and maintain up-to-date practice descriptions, capability statements, competitive intelligence and other relevant CDE collateral
• Work with CDE team members to accurately maintain the Firm's engagement database and deals and case experience across all channels, as well as other operations and systems
• Manage creation of marketing collateral and other promotional materials, working with graphics and outside vendors where appropriate
• Work closely with the CDE team to prepare and manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories/publications
• Foster and maintain strong relations with key stakeholders; ensure stakeholders’ engagement is supported across departments and offices
• Support CDE projects and other Firm initiatives as needed

Requirements

• 4-8 years of relevant experience managing complex projects and teams
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships
• Creative and innovative thinker, generating ideas that create value and improve processes
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Advanced degree preferred.