Business Development Specialist, Litigation

The Business Development Specialist, Litigation is responsible for supporting the Firm’s global business development initiatives by organizing and leveraging information about the Firm’s litigation practice areas and lawyers, and providing research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends and industries.  This role assists Business Development in ensuring work product, communications and critical functions meet the Firm’s high standard of excellence.

Responsibilities

•    Partner with the Business Development team to ensure initiatives, services and significant matters are publicized internally and externally in accordance with Firm policy
•    Serve as a resource regarding Firm litigation practice areas, attorney expertise, related organizations, media and market positioning; stay abreast of developments and trends in the industry
•    Research and provide analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends and industries
•    Draft customized pitches, responses to RFPs, and other marketing materials for new business opportunities and client meetings
•    Maintain and ensure the integrity of the Firm’s contact data base, engagement data base and other core information (e.g., engagement information, fact sheets, attorneys’ biographies, deal and experience lists, rankings/awards, practice area descriptions, and client contacts)
•    Manage direct client communications (e.g., client alerts, Firm memoranda)
•    Work with Senior Team to ensure consistent communication of key initiatives and cross-practice opportunities 
•    Prepare and, where required, manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories and publications
•    Maintain website content, attorney biographies and  practice group descriptions and other Business Development and communications materials across multiple channels: web, print and electronic formats
•    Manage creation of advertising, posters, flyers and other promotional materials, working with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate
•    Help to coordinate Firm-sponsored events, presentations and event logistics ,(e.g., formatting invitations, tracking RSVPs, preparing name badges, preparing promotional materials and assisting with follow up)
•    Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed
•    Work with stakeholders in other Departments and in other offices, as needed
•     Perform other duties as assigned

Education
Required
•    Bachelor’s degree in business, English, communications, marketing, or related field

Skills and Experience

Required

•    Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
•    Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed
•    Ability  to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment 
•    Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Excellent research and analytical abilities
•    Strong project management skills, initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
•    Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, provide solutions or recommendations and escalate as appropriate
•    Ability to interact well and build professional relationships through networking and collaboration while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion
•    Ability to effectively communicate and engage Partners and clients as appropriate
•    Strong learning aptitude and demonstrated Business Development skill set
•    Proven strong technical and presentation skills with value add essential in the role
•    Ability to anticipate requests for information  essential to meet  internal and external client needs appropriate to their role, providing exceptional customer service 
•    Ability to quickly develop organizational astuteness and understand the Firm’s culture, vision, policies and practices
•    Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred:

•    Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm preferred
•    Knowledge of the litigation landscape  and/or prior experience working within litigation practice areas in a law firm preferred
•    Some familiarity with Foundation and/or Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database a plus
•    Experience updating/maintaining a website preferred
•    Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred
•    Demonstrated ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

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