Business Development Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Business Development Attorney

A leading labor employment law firm is seeking a Business Development Attorney to support the Firm's intake and employee outreach efforts.  The successful candidate will have a strong client service mentality, and a deep understanding of case evaluation, intake, and client management.  The person in this role will be expected to be physically present in the Firm’s New York, Washington DC, or Oakland office at least two days per week, reporting to the Firm’s Director of Business Development and Communications as part of a team of other Business Development Attorneys.

The Firm enjoys a strong national reputation for representing employees, independent contractors, executives, and whistleblowers in all areas of employment law—from protecting individuals’ civil rights in the workplace, to representing senior executives in contract negotiations, to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in class action and impact litigation and putting hundreds of millions of dollars in the hands of wronged individuals with historic SEC and IRS whistleblower awards.  We take pride in our decision to represent employees as advocates for workplace fairness.  More recently, the Firm has branched out into new cutting-edge consumer digital-discrimination litigation involving major social media platforms.

We also place considerable focus on our own workplace, keeping our eye on employee morale and engagement as we grow and evolve.  Our goal is to foster a workplace that embraces diversity in all of its complex and rich forms and incorporates the multi-layered factors that drive equity.  We are committed to building relationships rooted in respect and trust to promote a sense of belonging for all our employees.

  Responsibilities:

• Screen potential clients based on established criteria, advise potential clients on class action approach and serving as class representatives, and collaborate with Firm attorneys to complete the initial consultation and client-intake process.
• Work with Firm attorneys to identify new clients and advance business development objectives.
• Regularly track and report on progress and maintain client and potential client information in firm databases.
• Proactively assume other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:

• Education and Experience: Must have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and be a member of the California, New York, or Washington DC bar (in good standing), as applicable based on office, and admitted in the state of location for remote work to be done (if different).You have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a plaintiff-side law firm (employment, civil rights, personal injury, or similar) in an attorney intake and case evaluation capacity or as a practicing attorney interfacing with clients and potential clients. You have strong sales skills and the ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, and discretion. You have strong organizational, verbal, written, and in-person communication skills. You possess the ability to show empathy and patience with a genuine desire to help people. You have a demonstrated understanding of attorney advertising and solicitation rules.
• Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential Firm matters.
• Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You express yourself clearly and concisely, always highlighting the most important information. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You demonstrate strong attention to detail and ensure that your work is mistake free.
• Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks. You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure.
• Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong client-service orientation and ability to work well within a team. You are able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with employees, clients, and other professionals.
• Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.

Compensation: An attractive compensation package (tailored to experience), with a target base compensation range of $108,000-$128,000 / year (full-time exempt).  

The Firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures