Business Development and Marketing Specialist - Litigation/Labor & Employment

We're partnered with a highly respected national AmLaw 100 law firm seeking an experienced Business Development & Marketing Specialist to support its Litigation and Labor & Employment practice groups! This opportunity is available in Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Kansas City and is ideal for a marketing and business development professional who enjoys developing strategic initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and driving growth within a sophisticated legal environment. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with senior marketing leadership, department chairs, and practice group leaders to develop and execute business development strategies, manage client-facing initiatives, coordinate pitches and proposals, and enhance the firm's market presence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong project management, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced professional services environment.

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$90,000–$120,000 annual base salary Opportunity to join a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Life, AD&DD, and short- and long-term disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Parking/Transit reimbursement depending on location Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities Opportunity to partner directly with senior marketing leadership, department chairs, and practice group leaders Exposure to high-impact business development initiatives supporting nationally recognized litigation practices Requirements Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field 4+ years of marketing and/or business development experience within a law firm or professional services environment, preferably an AmLaw 100 firm Experience supporting Litigation and/or Labor & Employment practice groups strongly preferred Strong understanding of legal industry marketing, business development strategies, client relationship management, and competitive positioning Experience developing RFP responses, pitch materials, proposals, and other business development collateral Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple initiatives from concept through completion Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience developing marketing content, presentations, and client-facing communications Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams while managing competing priorities and evolving business needs Familiarity with legal marketing databases and CRM platforms, including InterAction, Foundation, or similar systems, preferred Strategic, detail-oriented, and proactive approach with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and an interest in leveraging emerging technologies and AI tools Responsibilities Partner with senior marketing leadership, department chairs, and practice group leaders to develop and execute business development and marketing strategies for Litigation and Labor & Employment practices Research industry trends, competitors, clients, and market opportunities to identify strategies for expanding client relationships and strengthening the firm's market presence Coordinate RFP and pitch responses, develop tailored proposals and presentations, and maintain accurate proposal tracking and business development records Develop, review, and maintain marketing content, including attorney biographies, practice descriptions, website content, pitch materials, and other branded collateral Plan and coordinate client-facing events, seminars, and business development initiatives, including budgets, invitations, logistics, targeted outreach, and follow-up communications Manage practice-specific communications, including client alerts, blog posts, newsletters, department updates, and other digital marketing initiatives Collaborate with attorneys, marketing teams, and public relations professionals to identify cross-selling opportunities, strengthen client engagement, and support profile-raising initiatives Coordinate submissions for legal directories, rankings, and awards, including Chambers and Legal 500, by gathering matter descriptions, client references, and supporting documentation Maintain and monitor attorney experience, client relationship, and business development information within Foundation, InterAction, and other firm databases Support departmental marketing budgets, process invoices, track expenses, and manage multiple strategic projects while ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr EMERGE