Business Development Specialist (Law Firm Experience Only)

We are conducting a search for a motivated Business Development Specialist with a Bachelor's degree in marketing, law, or business, and a minimum of five years of professional marketing experience. Ideal candidates will also bring prior experience supporting a Litigation practice group. What You'll Do: Work with attorneys and business development team members to draft and produce high-quality pitches, proposals and RFP responses; Develop and maintain marketing materials, including practice descriptions, web content, attorney bios and experience lists; Manage sponsorships and partnerships, ensuring the firm maximizes benefits and return on investment; Conduct research on clients, prospects and competitors to support meetings and cross-selling opportunities; Coordinate submissions for legal directories, awards and rankings relevant to the firm's litigation practices; Collaborate with the events team and attorneys to plan and execute client events, seminars and webinars; Work with the marketing and communications teams on media relations, editorial projects, design and digital marketing initiatives; Build knowledge of litigation practice areas to effectively support marketing strategies; and Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in marketing, law or business (required); At least 5 years of marketing professional experience (required); and Experience supporting Litigation group (preferred). Knowledge of technologies, developments, trends and literature related to legal and professional services marketing fields; Proficiency in MS Office suite; Excellent verbal and communication skills, including attention to detail and proofreading; Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level; Knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts and practical applications; Fundamental knowledge of networking and relationship management; Proficiency inteam building, management and leadership skills; and Fundamental knowledge of legal concepts. #J-18808-Ljbffr SourcePro Search