Business Development Specialist

Archer & Greiner, P.C. (Archer) is a leading regional full-service law firm with a reputation for providing the highest quality, results-driven legal services. Our clients range from Fortune 100 corporations and small and middle‑market companies to closely held and family‑owned businesses. Our firm’s 175 lawyers are located across nine offices, including New York City, Philadelphia, and Archer’s headquarters in Voorhees, NJ. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the best and brightest. We recruit outstanding people who keep our firm moving and add different perspectives to our business activities. We are driven by our core values: respect, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial approach to all that we do. Job Description Summary Archer’s Business Development & Marketing Department is seeking a developing, proactive and driven marketing and business development professional to support the firm’s business development team. The Business Development Specialist will work collaboratively with the business development team’s senior business development professionals, in addition to the department chairs, and practice group leaders. Core Responsibilities Develop a deep understanding of the Department’s practice groups, attorneys, competition, and client base to inform and advance opportunities to develop and expand client relationships and brand awareness. Support the development and execution of business development initiatives, programs, events, activities and strategies for the Department and its Practice Groups, both independently and in partnership with the Department Managers and Chief Business Development Officer. Support RFP and pitch response strategy and creation of materials, including drafting targeted materials for tailored responses. Monitor and maintain proposal tracking database. Conduct research and competitive analysis inclusive of lateral activity, client insights, thought leadership, events, news/experience, and rankings. Ensure Department- and practice‑specific business development content is compelling, accurate, and kept up to date (pitch and proposal materials updated to align with changes to external marketing content). Coordinate and support the development, execution, and follow‑up of internal and client‑facing events, with support from the firm‑wide events team (includes supporting the development of event proposals, budgets, targeted list development, etc.). Coordinate the collection and management of matter descriptions, client permissions and references from attorneys for use in pitches, RFPs, awards and ranking submissions, etc. Monitor, track, and collaborate with attorneys on the practices’ knowledge/experience management efforts, using the firm’s database. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field. Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred; experience supporting Environmental, Trust & Estates, Real Estate/Land Use, and/or Business Litigation practices a plus. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate ideas to various audiences with exceptional attention to detail. Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline‑driven environment. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including the ability to gather, analyze, and apply research and data to make recommendations consistent with business goals. Ability to quickly establish and maintain the trust and confidence of key stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor; responsive, diplomatic, and thorough when engaging with internal clients. Drive toward excellence, professionalism, and an ability to identify and understand marketplace trends. Interest in innovation and AI applications within professional services. Discretion in handling sensitive firm matters. Advanced skills in MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and marketing databases. Salary and Benefits Archer & Greiner P.C offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The budgeted salary range for this position is $53,000–$65,000. Salary will be commensurate based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job‑related factors. Benefits include: Medical insurance Paid time off Short‑term and long‑term disability Parental leave Additional benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of each plan. Archer & Greiner, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer: All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Archer & Greiner, P.C.