Business Development Specialist - Litigation & IP

About the role

Join a high‑impact team at the heart of a nationally recognized litigation practice. Under the guidance of the Business Development Senior Manager, the Business Development Specialist supports a collaborative and fast‑paced team of business development and practice management professionals serving the firm’s 300+ Litigation Practice Area attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with lawyers in assigned practice groups/teams to serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day marketing, business and practice development needs.
• Prepare pitches and RFP responses, collaborating with lawyers and other team members as needed based on pitch requirements.
• Prepare award nominations, surveys, and submissions for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms.
• Make recommendations for and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, and event attendance at client and industry events to increase the visibility and brand of the firm in assigned practice groups/teams.
• Cook up with attorneys and M&BD colleagues to update website content, bios, and other marketing materials for assigned practice groups/teams.
• Aiding with a host of other tasks in support of marketing and business development efforts for the litigation groups (PowerPoints, CLE presentation materials, experience database content updates, Area and Group meetings, etc.).

Qualifications

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and proficient with grammar and editing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of attorneys and colleagues throughout the firm.
• Interested in developing deeper knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts, and practical applications.
• Self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects and collaborate with team members as needed to accomplish goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) necessary.
• Experience with CRM, document management systems and relational databases a plus.